5 Things You Need to Know Wednesday, July 3

1. Your 3-day Local Forecast: 

• According to the National Weather Service, there is a 40 percent chance of rain and thundershowers on Wednesday with a high of 87 expected. Expect patchy fog before 9 a.m. and a west wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. 
• There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday night with a low of 69 expected. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Expect southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. 
• On the Fourth of July, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high of 91 expected. Otherwise it will be partly sunny with a west wind from 8 to 10 mph.
• Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Expect patchy fog after 3 a.m.
• Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 91. There is a 30 percent chance of rain with patchy fog expected before 7 a.m.
• Friday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Thanks Sherry! You had a great business - the kids loved it and the families enjoyed taking them! Best wishes!" reader Eileen C commenting on the article, Wilmington Business Closes Up Shop.

3. It's Happening Today: Tonight is the second night of Wilmington's Fun on the Fourth festivities including a pie eating contest, wiffle ball, horseshoes and a road race. Events kick off at 6 p.m., stick with Wilmington Patch for full coverage. 

4. It's Also Happening Today: Check out Charlie the Noise Guy at the Wilmington Memorial Library at 11 a.m. Charlie is a mud-slingin’, noise-makin’ kids' comedian! You can register for this event here. 

5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, a Wilmington business recently closed up shop. Read more on Wilmington Patch.