5 Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday, May 29

Here are five pieces of information to help you start the last week of May with a bright, sunny smile and to help you be the smartest person NOT to have gotten a technical foul from referee Danny Crawford last night.

1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Areas of fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind between 5 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind between 3 and 7 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

2. It's Happening Today: An extremely busy week in Tewksbury continues tonight with the Tewksbury High Senior Prom. But before the kids head to the Danvers Yacht Club for the big party, there is the traditional Promenade photo op at the high school at 4 p.m.

3. Quote of the Day: "You could try to squeeze Jessie's (track) resume onto one page, but even if you typed it single spaced in a 10-point font, it wouldn't fit." TMHS coach John Byrnes, talking about Jess Bridle, after Bridle took first place in the 400 meters at the D-2 State Track Meet.

4. Reader Comment of the Day: "My daughter (5) asked me what memorial day was for yesterday. I am going to bring her to see this today to help explain. Beautiful." Reader Nick, commenting on the story,

5. It's Also Happening Today: A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held from 2 to 7 p.m. at the

And Don't Forget: Tonight is the Dine Out Night at No flyer needed, just mention you are there for the Ryan School.  A percentage of the proceeds from your order will benefit the Ryan School.