Pensacola Beach Air Show could be impacted by weeklong showers, thunderstorms

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07-07-2025

Another week of summer shower and storm patterns is likely to keep Pensacola Beach Air Show organizers on their toes, with wetter weather more likely toward the weekend.
An upper-level low is moving moisture into the area, setting the stage for scattered showers and storms Monday through Tuesday before more stable weather attempts to build, according to the National Weather Service's latest forecast discussion.
Smaller disturbances could prevent the more stable ridge from developing, giving way to an uptick in showers and storms from midweek into the weekend, just as the Blue Angels gear up for the four-day air show at Pensacola Beach.
The silver lining is that storms will follow the typical summertime pattern of developing during the morning time over marine zones and along the coasts, and pulse-type storms developing during the afternoon hours along the sea breeze.
Pulse storms are typically single-cell thunderstorms that are short-lived and non-severe, according to the NWS.
Blue Angels week, officially dubbed Red, White and Blues Week, starts with a special 'Breakfast with the Blues' event over Pensacola Beach on Wednesday, which could be impeded by a 40% chance of thunderstorms.
Thursday's practice show could also be impacted, with thunderstorm chances reaching 50%. Friday and Saturday's shows both have high chances of thunderstorms at 60% and 50%, respectively.
The good news is that, should the NWS' forecast hold up, any thunderstorm activity that does occur could come in short bursts, leaving some wiggle room for the show to go on with only minor interruptions.
Anyone who has watched the Blue Angels perform has a good idea of the precision required by the team's high-speed maneuvers. Having a clear sight of the air space and surrounding landmarks is crucial and inclement weather can pose unnecessary risks.
Still, the Blue Angels do everything in their power to ensure fans get a show when it's possible. That means grounding other acts and holding out for clear enough skies to perform, even if it's limited.
In 2019, Tropical Storm Barry barreled into the area, forcing the Blue Angels to make some last-minute changes.
During the Friday show that year, the U.S. Coast Guard cutter that normally anchors near the Pensacola Beach Pier and serves as the center point for the Blue Angels' beach show was unable to be part of the show.
In a rare instance, the Blue Angels performed a 'risky,' limited 20-minute show at their normal time. The jets flew past the beach with their smoke on multiple times, and the solo jet was able to get in a sneak pass.
Chantal is now a post-tropical cyclone. It will continue to pose flash flood risks across portions of the Delmarva, New Jersey, and eastern Pennsylvania.
It will also bring life-threatening surf and rip current conditions at beaches along the East Coast from northeastern Florida to the Mid-Atlantic states over the next day or so, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Here's a look at 7-day forecast for Pensacola, Florida, according to the National Weather Service office in Mobile.
Monday
High: 90℉
Low: 77℉
Day: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Night: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
High: 91℉
Low: 77℉
Day: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
High: 91℉
Low: 77℉
Day: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Night: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
High: 91℉
Low: 78℉
Day: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
High: 89℉
Low: 77℉
Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Saturday
High: 89℉
Low: 77℉
Day: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Night: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Sunday
Temperature: 90℉
Description: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
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