5 Things You Need to Know Tuesday, June 18

1. Your 3-day Local Forecast: 

• According to the National Weather Service, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday with a high near 74 expected. There will be a northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
• There is a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms Tuesday night which will be mostly cloudy with a low near 52. Expect a southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening and patchy fog between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.
• Wednesday will be sunny with a high of 77. Expect a northeast wind from 6 to 8 mph.
• Wednesday night will be clear with a low near 49. There will be an east wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
• Thursday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
• Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 53.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Nice to see this event still going strong even after all these years despite hiccups and changes in venues! Thanks to all the local businesses and dedicated volunteers! Great job all! :)" reader Karyn commenting on the article, Thank You From the All Night Long Graduation Party Commitee.

3. It's Happening Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. All presenting donors receive a free Red Sox t-shirt! For more information on blood donation please visit our website. Walk-ins welcome.

4. It's Also Happening Today: . The presentation will be delivered by Dr. Robin DeRosa, the author of "The Making of Salem: The Witch  Trials in History, Fiction and Tourism" and "Simulation in Media and Culture: Believing The Hype." 

5. ICYMI: Did you miss the TMHS All Night Long Graduation Party? Check out our photo gallery as well as a thank you from the organizers of the event.