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A different type of Independence Day celebration is underway in one Wake County town. Live from the WYU Nightdale, opted for a daytime event this year versus fireworks at night. Plus, Operation Dry Water is in full effect for the holiday weekend while it might sound like an oxymoron. The annual campaign could prove to be a lifesaver. Now a lot of times we'll show you the beach cams all up and down the Carolina coast. But we want to show you the crowds right now at Myrtle Beach. Look at that. It is definitely the place to be to keep cool on this 4th of July. Why are we not there? Oh, that's right. We're holding down the fort today. Good afternoon everyone. I'm Renee Chu. Because we're here. That's right. I'm Jeff Hogan. Thanks for joining us. Near record highs and the possibility of rain are expected in parts of our viewing area. Meteorologist Kat Campbell is in the WRL Severe Weather Center with a look at how it could affect our plans. Ma'am Myrtle Beach looks awfully inviting. That's where I spent all my childhood 4th of July's. Today it is hot around here. It is noon and check out the temperature. 95 degrees right now in Raleigh at Dix Park where they've got their fireworks celebration tonight. The sun sets at 835. Fireworks kick off there around 930. 95 in the triangle, the heat index up to 104, and we still have hours for these numbers to climb. It feels like 99 in Clinton right now, feels like 97 in Fayetteville. If you're grilling out tonight, 6 o'clock, you've got dry weather. So I don't think you're going to be dodging any rain for dinner time cookouts. Temperatures are in the low to mid 90s at that time, so still very hot with a heat index near 100. But I've looked over the new model data this afternoon, and storm chances are highest between 7 PM and 9 PM. From the triangle north, it's a 30% chance of storms. Our southern counties, Goldsboro, a 0% chance, and only a 20% chance in Rocky Mountain. Here's the new model data in. We get a new update every hour, dry through 5, 6 o'clock. If we were to see any storms at 7 o'clock, I think it would be Person County and Orange County. And models are a bit more optimistic with those storms fading, but I do think we've got so much energy in the atmosphere. There's a small chance of them holding together. Luckily, I don't think you need to cancel your fireworks celebrations. They would pass through quickly. I'll have a closer look at the rest of your weekend ahead. Cap, thanks. One town decided not to wait until dusk to celebrate our nation's independence. Instead, it opted for a family-friendly 4th of July without fireworks. WRL Sean Gallagher is live in Nightdale, where this event is going on right now. In Sean, this is the first year the town is celebrating this way. It looks like a lot of fun. Yeah, that's right, Renee. That scare last year led them to cancel the fireworks this year, but you can see here behind me that has not canceled the celebration, the daytime party well underway with a ton of people here. They got live music as you can hear, food trucks, and so many people celebrating America the best way they know how. By being united, but it was a different story last year. You may remember seeing this video showing people at the event running from what many believe to be gunfire after someone set off a fountain firework in the middle of a crowd. Nightdale acknowledged the disappointment of not having fireworks this year, but for the people here today, this event is allowing them to start their 4th of July even sooner than they thought. We were just looking to take it easy, and this was out here, so we swung on by, we were parking the car, saw the commotion, all the excitement and stopped, and it's been a lot of fun to just walk through, visit some of the vendors, and it's a great start of the 4th of July. I'm not too mad about it, and I think I'm going to window tonight, so I'm still good to see fireworks. It's nice to have some more during the day because I feel like a lot of people just do fireworks at night, so it's good to switch it up sometimes. And this event runs for about another hour, and the people I spoke to say their day is just getting started. None of them were really too disappointed about fireworks not happening here in Nightdale. There are so many opportunities for people to see fireworks around the area that they'll definitely be able to enjoy the rest of the day. But for now, Sean Gallagher, WRAL News, Nightdale. Members of a Raleigh community try to beat the heat with an early morning celebration of our nation's independence. Bikes, trike scooters, and strollers were welcomed at a parade through the West Wind neighborhood. They've been doing this for decades, and it grows each year. Durham Highway Fire Department also helped to make sure that it was safe for everybody. If you plan to spend the holiday weekend boating at an area lake, we have a warning for you. Operation dry water is now in effect. The annual campaign promotes sober boating during the holiday. WRAL's Liz McLaughlin is live at Jordan Lake with a look at the effort to keep people safe. Liz, good afternoon. Good afternoon and happy fourth. This is one of the busiest times of year out here on the lake where at Pose Ridge Boat Ramp, and I'm here with Shannon Manus, the Chief Ranger with the Army Corps of Engineers, and it's pretty full parking lot here. Yes, ma'am. It's completely full today for sure. It's been full since about nine o'clock this morning, and I expect that throughout the weekend. If you plan on coming and visiting here at Jordan Lake, make sure you come early and make sure you plan to bring plenty of sunscreen. It is hot and warm out today to bring your hydration with you. Make sure you have something to drink and make sure you bring plenty of sunscreen. That's for one thing that will be certainly for sure. And it is very hot. I'm sweating right now. What about some other safety tips for the water? I know we've been seeing an increased presence of law enforcement here. Yes, ma'am. Of course, right now the operation dry run is on its way and on duty today as well throughout the weekend. They are out in force to make sure the boating regulations are being followed. So if you're having your alcohol, make sure you're not operating the vessel. The same rules and regulations applies if you are operating a vehicle. So be safe when you're out on the water. I enjoy your time, but make sure you're a responsible boat captain and don't try to drive and operate a boat. Even out on the lake, the waves and the heat intensify the effect of alcohol. So make sure you're not operating the boat if you're protecting in the alcoholic beverages. So get that designated driver just like a car .08 is the limit and that BUI arrests and up to $1,000 in fines up to 60 days in jail. So have that designated driver celebrate. Have fun. Back to you guys. All right. I'll take it from here. Liz, good afternoon. I'm Chris Love and good in the WR live center. We have a breaking update into the newsroom in the past 15 minutes. We have learned that Ernesto Torres Torres was arrested. This is the man accused of killing 32 year old Aaron Heath. He's accused of stabbing him, in fact, and he later died at the hospital. Investigators are saying that surveillance cameras have key evidence of the crime. Torres was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and misdemeanor larceny. Police say that Heath got into a fight with someone when he stabbed and later died in the hospital. But again, we know that Ernesto Torres Torres has been charged in this case, but not with murder. We're still trying to get more information on that. It's been a bit of a tragic day for the family of the victim because we talked to them earlier this week, and they were devastated that this happened. We're working to learn the name of the man who died from driving off the road in what troopers say was a stolen car. This happened on Cleveland Road in Johnston County, Westa Smithfield around one o'clock this morning. The W. Royal breaking news tracker captured this video of damage to the vehicle. An official on the scene tells us a woman was also in the car. Officers say she seemed, quote, "dazed and confused" when they talked to her. We're also working to learn more about this crash that left a vehicle overturned as well. The W. Royal breaking news tracker got this video last night around 11. The vehicle crashed along I-40 near US-1, and you can see the windshield in front of the vehicle destroyed. We'll let you know more about the driver, their condition, and if any, charges will be filed. If you're still looking for some Fourth of July fun that Durham Bulls have you covered, you grab a hot dog, watch a baseball game, and then afterwards there'll be a firework show. W. R. R. L.'s Kelsey Comfy was at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park this morning with details of tonight's festivities. Happy Fourth from the D-Bap tonight's Bulls game is going to be the perfect way to spend the fourth with your family. And of course, the ballpark is empty right now, but in just a few hours, this place is going to be packed with fans ready to enjoy some baseball and an epic firework show. Check it out. Now that's the sound of the Fourth of July, you're looking at video now from last year. Buying a ticket to tonight's game will guarantee your seat for the fireworks show. Gates will open for general admission at the end of the seventh inning to watch the show, but space inside the ballpark is limited. Tickets are still available online and that game will start tonight at 6.35, and the fireworks show is scheduled for tonight at 9.15. Kelsey Copy, W.R.L. News in Durham. July 4 is also free fishing day in North Carolina. Anyone in the States will be able to fish in public waters without a license today. North Carolina General Assembly first authorized free fishing in 1994. It allows both new and frequent fishers to enjoy their Independence Day with time on the water. If you're fishing, you still have to follow all the other fishing limits and regulations. State County Deputy Ned Byrd and Raleigh Police Officer Gabe Torres were honored this morning during a sombre ceremony, both died in the line of duty in 2022. The group beyond the call of duty set up this rolling memorial outside the sheriff's office. It's on a 73 day journey to honor fallen officers nationwide. Members have traveled more than 23,000 miles, making hundreds of stops across the country. Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson and Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe spoke during this morning's event. Two amazing men who served this community well, who gave everything so that we can be free today. We are just grateful for this opportunity to gather on Independence Day to celebrate the great of this nation, the greatness of the men and women who serve and protect and give it their all. That traveling memorial is set to arrive at the Greensboro Police Department and for Site County Sheriff's Office later today. Next at noon, a NASA crew is back from Mars, sort of what was accomplished in a simulated trip to the red planet without ever leaving Earth. Also, Hurricane Beryl has left Jamaica with death and destruction in its wake. We'll look at the damage and track the path ahead. Plus, a fire takes out a fireworks show in Massachusetts at 1230, how this barge blaze nixed the night of fun that was planned. Keep watching WRL news over the Air Channel 34 and Spectrum Channel 1257. With the Lucky Land Sluts, you can get lucky just about anywhere. Daily Beloved. We're gathered here today. Has anyone seen the bride and groom? Sorry. We're here. We were getting lucky in the limo when we lost track of time. No. Lucky Lane Casino. With cash prizes that add up quicker than a guest registry. In that case, I pronounce you lucky. Play for free at luckylandsluts.com. We give you this live look right now at Carolina Beach as you are watching WRL news available on Hulu and the WRL app on your TV or streaming device. It's hard to find a spot out there today. Hope they are enjoying their day. More news to tell you about the people who planned the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia have been ordered by a federal appeals court to pay money to the victims. The white supremacist and nationalist groups will have to pay more than $2 million toward the people who suffered physical or emotional injuries during the rally. One person was killed and nearly 20 others were injured after a man drove his car into a crowd of counter protesters. He's currently serving a life sentence for murder and hate crimes. The FDA is investigating a death possibly linked to diamond shrooms edibles. All the profit premiums diamond shrooms products have been recalled after nearly 50 illnesses and even one death possibly associated with eating these edibles. The company confirmed higher than normal levels of the mushroom toxin moosimal have been found in the product. Symptoms include abnormal heart rates, confusion and seizures. For NASA astronauts, volunteers who spent more than a year living inside NASA's Mars habitat are getting back to normal this weekend. The simulated mission to Mars began at space Johnson Space Center in Houston June 25th last year. The 3D printed habitat spanned 1700 square feet and simulated a realistic Mars environment. The crew simulated operations and conditions including communication delays with Earth. NASA will use the data from this mission to determine how to support crews during an actual mission to the Red Planet. People in Mexico and Texas are getting ready for a direct strike from Hurricane barrel. The storm has diminished out of a category 3 status but still is expected to cause widespread damage. Barrel slammed Jamaica as a massive category 4 storm causing a dangerous storm surge, bending power lines and knocking out electricity. Raphael Romo reports that at least two more deaths have been reported in Jamaica. It was one of the most powerful hurricanes that I've ever seen. Barrel hammered the island with torrential rains and devastating winds and just take a look at what's behind me. This is a boat that was pushed by the strong winds from across the bay. It made a crash against the old pier here in the downtown area in Kingston, the capital of Jamaica and it finally ended up sinking after several hours to be impounded by the wind. The Jamaican Prime Minister says that his country is only beginning what he called the second phase of this disaster and the relief efforts. He also said that about 500 people were displaced by the hurricane and are now in shelters he also said that there's been damage to infrastructure in coastal areas so we can talk a lot about what we have seen as well which is downed power lines and trees. Also debris across the island, you see what happened to the boat right there and the prime minister says that in any case his country is prepared to face the challenges ahead. Barrel is now pounding the Cayman Islands, it's going to go on to Mexico and then become a threat for parts of Texas in the next few days. Yeah, those islands, so pretty when it's nice out but such devastation when those hurricanes rip through the Caribbean. Yeah, they're no stranger to hurricanes and this is high tourism season for Jamaica and the Caribbean right now. Meteorologist Cat Campbell is tracking Hurricane Barrel, where is it now? Well it's headed for the Cayman Islands next and Mexico and we're talking, making landfall again pretty close to Cancun, so more popular vacation spots during the heart of the travel season will be impacted. It's holding on to Category 3 status right now, top winds 115 miles per hour but it's just barely holding on to that Cat 3 status. Moving to the west, northwest and eventually after making landfall in Mexico it is expected to make landfall again along the Texas and Mexico border and as it does it may be a Category 1 hurricane again, it has a little bit of time to restrank that as it moves across the Gulf. Still the biggest impact is going to be the heavy rain that South Texas sees from this system. We're talking five or more inches of rain, this bullseye here eight to ten inches of rain in northern Mexico and for us here locally we are looking at the heat though, that high pressure system that's steering barrel is bringing us dangerous heat. One-on-one is the record high for today at RDU, that was back in 2012 but I think that we're going to tie in second place for the hottest July 4th, 99 degrees is what we are forecasting today and we've had that three other years as well out in the triangle. The pool planner today, this is where you want to be to cool down 90s across the board throughout the afternoon, 97 at three o'clock, 99 by four o'clock. It's already 95 in Durham, the sun sets at 835 in Durham and the bulls are gearing up for their fireworks after the game tonight. And when we see the first pitch at 635, I would expect pretty dry weather, only a 20% storm chance. If you were to see a storm, it would be eight nine o'clock and any small chances of storms would be over by the time we get to the fireworks at the bulls tonight. So you were in luck if you were headed out that way, I think you're going to be okay. For future casts tomorrow, we have another chance for a few thunderstorms, 100 is our forecast high tomorrow and if we look at these storms, they could pop up a little earlier in the afternoon tomorrow into the evening hours before fading by about 10 p.m. Saturday, I will say this before we go too far out in this particular model run, it tends to overdo storm coverage two days out. However, we do have a front coming that should act as a basis for these storms to fire up along. So I kind of wanted to show you worst case scenario here. We're going to get in some new high resolution model data for Saturday this afternoon and we will update our storm chances hour by hour for the weekend accordingly. So be sure to check in on WRL News starting at four o'clock or all day on WRL News Plus, especially if you have outdoor plans. Looking ahead, storm chances go up this weekend and they stay higher on Sunday as well due to that front. That may help hold temperatures back a little bit as we could see some of that rain earlier in the day Sunday. We will take it right. We've got more nineties on the way next week and a pretty unsettled forecast, but we need the rain, so it's good news. All right, Kat, thank you. The summer Olympic Games are just a few weeks away. Many of the best swimmers in the world are in our area, preparing for the competition in Paris. Today on our News at four, we'll hear from Katie Ledecky as she works to earn a four straight gold medal in the 800 meter freestyle. And then at five, the North Carolina History Museum hasn't switched around its exhibits in decades, and that's about to change. I'll show you some of the upgrades and when the public, when it will be open to the public. Also, Ford is recalling tens of thousands of mustangs, the issue that could put drivers in danger and what the company is doing to correct the problem. Some shoppers are noticing changes at the checkout, why some stores are removing the self checkout lines. Come back, casino.com, and dive into a summer of social casino fun. You've seen them in stores for years. Now those self checkout lanes meant to help speed up your shopping, but lately more stores are bringing back the human touch. Brian Chung explains why. Do it yourself, that's the idea behind self checkout lanes, a way to skip the pleasant trees and skate out of the store quickly. But more and more stores are now hitting cancel on those self checkout machines. Dollar General says it has pulled self checkout from about 12,000 stores, and five below hoping to eliminate self checkout options in its highest risk locations. Both companies saying theft is the main reason, as 15% of users confess to purposely stealing at the self checkout lane. Then there's the user experience. For shoppers, self checkout is supposed to offer the convenience of just scanning and then going, but sometimes it ends up being more trouble than it's worth. The solution, bringing sales associates back is more profitable for the retailer to pay employees to manage checkout than it is to support the machines where they're probably getting less than accurate checkouts from consumers. Self checkout isn't going away though, it's on the rise at grocery stores making up 44% of transactions last year. If your store decided to take out all the self checkout lanes and put in regular lanes, like how to do that, a battle of humans versus machines playing out in the checkout line. Brian Chung, NBC News, New York. Good afternoon, I'm Chris Loving, back in the WRA live center. We have a live look right now in downtown Raleigh. What you're seeing here is what was just completed, the naturalization ceremony for 25 new Americans. This is something that has happened in Raleigh for quite some time. It's a tradition. The capital is playing host to this. 19 different nationalities are being represented during this and 25 people are a part of this ceremony. They just had the declaration of independence that was read there and they've just had the oath that was just read a little bit ago and it's just, it's beautiful to see this is because we're on the 4th of July today and so we're celebrating all things American, including new Americans. I love that. Thank you. Ford is recalling more than 30,000 Mustangs because a steering sensor could result in a crash. Mustangs, maybe between 2022 and 23, may have a sensor that was improperly calibrated, potentially causing the wheel to move side to side involuntarily. So far there have not been any reports of crashes or injuries. Customers can have the software updated for free at a Ford dealer. Owners of affected cars will get a notification by mail. Heat warnings and watches are in effect for millions of people across the country. 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The FBI and Department of Homeland Security telling local police to stay vigilant during large celebrations and that the biggest threat comes from lone wolves. But according to a law enforcement source, the bulletin meant for New York was not sent out nationwide and there are no credible terror threats for the holiday. In New York City, a 25-minute fireworks show will take place over the Hudson River for the first time since 2013. The NYPD says it will have a strong presence deployed to keep viewing areas secure. The men and women of the NYPD will be out there. It comes as nearly 71 million are traveling this week according to AAA, which says expects lots of company, whether you're hitting the highways, or flying to your vacation getaway. Though the record setting season is not without travel headaches, a flight heading to Amsterdam Wednesday was diverted to JFK because of spoiled food served on board, Delta apologizing to its customers. Overnight in Washington, a dress rehearsal for the Capitol's July 4 celebration, expected to bring a huge crowd to the National Mall for music, and of course, the fireworks, where a family business now in its fourth generation has been designing the colorful display over DC's iconic landmarks for more than a decade. The annual fireworks show along the North Shore in Massachusetts will not take place tonight after flames erupted early this morning on the fireworks barge. Thousands usually show up for this display in Marblehead, Massachusetts, just 15 miles north of Boston. A person who lives near that harbor says he heard the Harbormaster tell crews to let the fire burn itself out. Last year's show was canceled due to fog. The cause of this fire is under investigation. Well the show is on for the July 4 fireworks show at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh. The fun starts tonight at 6. You can expect music, games, plenty of food. The fireworks will start at 9.30. A reminder, there will be no parking at Dix Park. There is free parking at downtown parking ducks and NC State Centennial campus, so you can then walk over, free shuttles will take people for more square over to Dix Park, starting at 5.30. Wake Forest held its annual July 4th kids parade this morning. Kids showed up on their bikes. They lined up on North Main Street for the parade route. Yeah, go the wagon. Use the wagon too. I'd do that. The fun continued with the festival in Holding Park at Heritage High School. Gun violence is on the rise across the country, but new data reveals its most prevalent during the summer. Barry Bongarten explains why. While summer is a time for fun in the sun, data from the Gun Violence Archive reveals this season is rife with shootings, citing how the months of June, July and August have had the highest total number of mass shootings over the past decade. It's an epidemic out here with this crime, you know, we're trying, we're violent every day. A profit organization reports that throughout the last 10 years, the 4th of July was the number one day for mass shootings involving four or more people. For my family, this 4th of July is the 730th anniversary of the total annihilation of our lives. It's a tragedy. Keeley Roberts and her family struggle with every day. They attended an independent state parade in Highland Park, Illinois in 2022 where a gunman killed seven people and injured dozens of others, including her son, Cooper. Do you know how nervous Cooper is every day? Can you imagine the emotions he continues to feel as an eight-year-old who was shot and almost killed and lived paralyzed? But what's behind the surge in summer shootings? Researchers have pointed to the fact that there are more parties with drinking in the summer and how previous studies have shown that hotter weather can raise people's tempers. News comes as reactions continue pouring in from the surge in general's comments late last month when he declared gun violence a public health crisis. We're losing lives, so I think it's much needed. That was Gary Baumgard reporting. Police in Chicago meantime are searching for the people who shot into a home early this morning, killing two women and leaving three small children in critical condition. Officers say two cars pulled up at that home. Several people got out and began shooting. A 42-year-old woman and a 22-year-old woman were killed in that. Three boys, ages five, seven and eight, are in the hospital. Police recovered several shell casings at the scene from a rifle and a handgun. A number of social media companies, including Meta, now admit training AI models with content generated by users. Some users are even beginning to notice commentary that seems to be generated by AI, mimicking what a real person might say. The practice is also aggravating others who've tried to delete or alter past posts with little to no success. Square watermelon shipments are underway this year in Japan. A farmer in Zen Suji City has been growing the square watermelons for 50 years. The watermelons are often used for decorative purposes rather than eating and can be a little pricey. A total of 400 square watermelons is expected to be shipped out by mid-July. They are so cute. If you're looking to buy one, be prepared to dig into your pockets, it can go for around $100 or more in Japan. A new study looked at how clean and safe tattoo ink is. The results may have you rethinking getting inked. Plus, this wearable tech developed by NC State researchers could help improve your arm and leg movement. Hear about how the exoskeleton works and why it can be a game changer. Get stories that matter to you on WRL's News app. Customize your feed based on categories like education, business or entertainment. 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Past president of the American Heart Association, Dr. Gordon Tomicelli pointing to new research that heat-related cardiovascular deaths may more than double in the coming decades with the effects of climate change. More extremes of temperature but also the population's aging so the number of people at risk is increasing. Those with pre-existing conditions have the greatest risk but everyone should be alert and be prepared. That's especially true in schools and the summer break offers a chance to gear up for a rare but devastating event. When Olivia was 6 years old, she survived cardiac arrest. Suffering an undiagnosed genetic condition, Joe Quigley's young daughter collapsed in her school gym class. The school had an emergency medical plan in place so they knew what to do. They knew how to perform CPR. But that is not always the case so Joe teamed up with the American Heart Association to press Congress to pass legislation mandating AEDs and cardiac response plans in every school. Schools that have AEDs, cardiac arrest survival goes up to about 70 percent which is traumatic. A precious chance at survival. My daughter is fabulous. Now she's 22 years old, a junior in college and she's living her life. While her family lives out a mission to arm and educate others about the issue closest to their hearts in Washington, Alice Barr and BC News. Technology proven to be life savers there but also practicing those procedures as well. You don't freak out when things happen. You know what to do. Exactly. And a lot of us know what to do through these high temperatures. We've had these heatways before and we're going to get it again throughout the holiday weekend cap. It's really a toasty holiday weekend. We are going to be near the record high for today and we've already had four days this year with high temperatures in the triple digits. The maximum was back in 2012 when we had 12 days at RDU with high temperatures at or above 100. But when you actually look back at the history each year, the average number of 100 degree days is only 1.3. So four is still a pretty high number for us. 95 degrees in the triangle at the moment the heat index has gone up since the last time I showed you this map, it feels like 104 right now. And I was looking back at the data at RDU and so far today our high has been 96 degrees. So it is hot out there. Upper 80s for Rocky Mountain Goldsboro as well as Fayetteville right now but it feels like the upper 90s for many of those places feels like 91 in Roxborough. If we look at the heat index forecast through the afternoon, it should be between 100 and 105 degrees for most of us even past dinner time tonight. So it stays hot and you can tell the humidity is much higher today or 2.72 a lot more moisture in the air. So that means it feels tropical outside again on our muggy meter. For tomorrow the heat index could be at 107 and 109 for Goldsboro, I mean it is really going to be dangerous heat out there tomorrow. We are forecasting a high of 100. So please take care of yourself in this heat, Saturday high temperatures are going to be back in the upper 90s and our heat index should be between about 100 and 105. Let's take a look at the numbers 100 Friday with a 30 percent storm chance. Saturday 96 with a better chance for storms both days this weekend, Sunday a lot more cloud cover and the potential for some of that rain to be early in the day may help to keep our highs in the upper 80s but that's not necessarily for every city in our viewing area. Check out Carolina Beach today a lot of tents up on the coast here and a lot of people in the water. 86 degrees there right now there is a high risk of rip currents today and part to the outer banks. That includes nags head, ochre coke as well and that moderate to high risk and most of our beaches are under a moderate risk of rip current so please make sure that if you're headed to the beach even for the weekend you review your rip current safety. For tomorrow high temperatures of the coast should be closer to the upper 80s so it is going to be heating up at the beach this weekend. There's your 7 day forecast it is a hot one as we get into Sunday and we see more clouds temperatures back off a little bit but next week high temperatures are back in the low to mid 90s and we've growing storm chances. This doesn't mean you're going to see rain every day it just means those typical July summertime storms are back and the higher that chances the more storms we'll see on the radar each after. Jeff and Renee anything to help those crunchy lawns right now. 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