The primary risk for Pensacola residents hoping to view the eclipse is cloud cover and potential rain. The National Weather Service forecasts 1 to 2 inches of rain in the area due to a weather disturbance, which could obscure the view of the moon. While rain chances are expected to drop to 30% during the eclipse, visibility may still be compromised. Those along Florida's east coast may also miss parts of the eclipse due to the moon's low position on the horizon. This could limit the ability to fully experience the event, which is expected to be a near 'blood moon' with a striking reddish hue.