
Locals continue to suffer from high temps … Maybe, just maybe the forecast improves…
Yesterday’s high temp in our area was 95 degrees and no … much needed rain, but hopefully, rain is in our forecast…
Today’s forecast … Areas of fog early … Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot with a high near 98 … heat values as high as 103 this afternoon.
Tonight, mostly clear, low around 74 and windy with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday, showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, and hot with a high near 97 … heat index values in the 105 range … Good news is 60% chance of much needed rain … Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms likely before 8 p.m. … Partly cloudy with a low around 73 … and a 60% chance of precipitation…
Friday, a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny with a high near 96 … Same type forecast thru the weekend and thru Tuesday of next week…
Weather nationwide tops the news across many areas of the Great USA.
The 1st presidential debate is set for Thursday @ 9 p.m. CNN will host … moderated by Dana Bash and Jake Tapper … Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the 1st of 2 debates…
Stock market is still strong … as of closing time Tuesday…
The Bladen County Committee of 100 Annual meeting set for Thursday … at the local Industrial park … Includes dinner … guests will include the leaders of Cape Fear Valley Healthcare Systems … Expect an update on the local hospital and other area healthcare providers … $100 per couple … includes membership dues and the meal … Contact Bladen County EDC for more info … Need to pre-register…
Latest Bladen We Care golf fundraiser was a huge success … Funds will assist many in the area … others eligible for nursing scholarships at BCC and UNCP.
Looking ahead … NFL preseason games begin August 1st … a short 5 weeks away … High School preseason sports practice will begin soon … I know, it’s hot…
NBA draft scheduled for June 26 & 27th…
Across the great USA … weather is near the top of the news … not all good…
“Make peace with your past … so it won’t disturb your present.” John Tesh
“I have often regretted my speech, but never my silence.” Publilius Syrus
“The cheapest way to have your family tree traced is to file for public office.” Author Unknown
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