5 Things You Need to Know on Memorial Day

1. Your 3-day Local Forecast: 

• According to the National Weather Service, Memorial Day will be sunny with a high near 70 and a west wind 7 to 14 mph.
• Monday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 47. Expect a northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Tuesday will be sunny, with a high near 74. Expect a calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
• There is a 20 percent chance of rain Tuesday night which will be partly cloudy with a low near 52. Expect a south wind around 6 mph.
• There is a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms Wednesday with a high of 77 expected. 
• Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I have to get from DeCarolis Dr. to Carnation by 1pm, which brings me up 38. I am not familiar with Tewksbury. HELP!" Reader Gloriann commenting on the article, Tewksbury Memorial Day Parade Detour Information.

3. It's Happening Today: Happy Memorial Day! Wondering what local businesses are open and closed today? We've got you covered.

4. It's Also Happening Today: Planning on heading down to the Memorial Day parade on Monday? We've got all the information you need to know on which roads around town will be closed due to the parade route.

5. Memorial Day Travel: Are you driving somewhere to celebrate this Memorial Day?