5 Things You Need to Know Today, Friday, May 17

1. Your 3-day Local Weather Forecast:

• According to the NWS, Friday will be sunny, with a high near 72. There will be a northwest wind from 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
• Friday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 45. There will be north wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• There is a 20 percent chance of rain after 1 p.m. on Saturday with a high near 70. There will be a calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon
• There is a 20 percent chance of rain Saturday night which will be mostly cloudy with a low near 45. 
• Sunday will be partly sunny with a high near 65.
• Sunday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I'm glad the high school and town does this for the students. I hope it helps at least a few of them realize that horrible things happen to young kids." Reader Webmom commenting on the article, Scenes From the Wilmington High School Mock Accident.

3. It's Happening Today: Don't miss Drop-In Story Time at the Wilmington Memorial Library happening today at 10 a.m. For children ages two to six, storytimes help build a foundation for a lifelong love of books and reading.  Kids will enjoy age appropriate books, songs, rhymes, movement activities, and more! 

4. It's Also Happening Today: Tonight is the Wilmington High School Prom! Have photos of your kids dressed up before prom? Send them to christopher.gambon@patch.com and we'll compile a photo gallery from the evening. 

5. Yard Sales Abound!: With a nice weekend weather-wise predicted, there are several yard sales scheduled in the Wilmington area this weekend.