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Escambia County Actively Monitoring Invest #93L
Escambia County is actively monitoring Invest #93L, which is currently moving westward across the Florida Panhandle and expected to bring significant rain to the area.
According to the National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, the shower and thunderstorm activity is disorganized and is forecasted to continue moving westward. Potential development of a tropical system remains at 40%. Further development could occur if the system moves far enough offshore. While there is still uncertainty in the system’s eventual track, residents are reminded to remain weather aware.
The next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is Dexter.
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
Residents can sign up for emergency updates through Everbridge on the Emergency Management website.
With the possibility of localized flooding, one of the most important hurricane preparation steps Escambia County residents can take is to know their evacuation zone - either A, B, C, D, E or none. Learn more at MyEscambia.com/KnowYourZone.
For more information, monitor the local media and legitimate online and social media sources like Escambia County Emergency Management and US National Weather Service Mobile.
More information on what to do before, during and after a storm is available online at MyEscambia.com/BeReady. Residents can also follow @BeReadyEscambia on X, like Escambia County Emergency Management on Facebook, and follow @EscambiaBeReady on Instagram for the latest news and updates on emergencies impacting our community.
Escambia County Sandbag Locations Open
Escambia County is offering sand for residents living in flood-prone areas. The sand is available on a first-come, first-served basis and locations are open 24 hours a day. Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels to one of the following locations:
- Baars Field Athletic Park - 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
- Brent Athletic Park - 4711 N. W St., Pensacola
- Don Sutton Park - 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
- Equestrian Center - 7750 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
- Escambia County Road Department - 601 Highway 297-A, Pensacola
- Ferry Pass Middle School - 8355 Yancey Lane, Pensacola (sand will be on the northwest corner of school property on Parazine Street)
- John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park - 555 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola
- Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 County Road 4, Pensacola
When laid properly, sandbags can be an effective tool for flooding from a rain event, but not for storm surge. For more information on how to make and use sandbags, visit the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (flash.org).
Sandbags can be purchased at most local hardware or home improvement stores, typically for a low cost.
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