Severe weather in Pensacola: Cancelation list for Saturday events
As chances increase of severe weather moving into the area Saturday, including the risk of tornados and heavy winds, organizations are beginning to proactively cancel events for the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service of Mobile, multiple rounds of severe storms are expected Saturday through the evening and Sunday morning. All severe threats are possible, with strong, long track tornadoes being the main threat. Damaging winds up to 70+ mph and quarter-sized hail are also possible in any storms that develop.
As of Friday morning, the following events have been canceled.
Escambia County EMS has rescheduled its Open House event that was planned for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Escambia County Public Safety Building. The event has been moved to same time and place on April 12.
Both Santa Rosa County District Schools and Escambia County Public Schools have canceled all practices, games and extra-curricular activities planned for Saturday.
Gulf Islands National Seashore began closing the Fort Pickens Area for incoming day-users and campers at noon Friday. All visitors and campers must evacuate Fort Pickens by 3 p.m. today through at least Saturday. Park staff will access conditions on Sunday to determine when they will reopen.
The Navarre Beach Pier will be closed on Saturday due to the expected severe weather.
Weather watches and warnings are issued by the National Weather Service. The map automatically updates as conditions change.
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This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Severe weather in Pensacola: Cancelation list for Saturday event
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