It has been a classic June weekend in Apex, North Carolina, and listeners are waking up to a hot and humid Sunday with temperatures expected to reach a toasty ninety-three degrees in the afternoon. According to ABC11, the heat has been relentless, making this one of the hottest periods in late June, just as the Old Farmer's Almanac predicted. Cloud cover this morning provided a little relief, but don't be fooled—humidity is high, and there’s only a slim chance of rain before storms become more likely tomorrow.For those tracking allergy symptoms, the pollen count remains high due to the sustained heat and lack of rain, so expect a bit of extra sneezing today. Air quality is generally good, but with the increasing heat, ozone levels may creep up during the afternoon peak around four, so sensitive groups should limit outdoor activities.Saturday brought strong storms to parts of central North Carolina. Some areas near Apex saw brief downpours and even a few power flickers, but the town itself dodged the worst. The main event has just been the summer sizzle, which is in full swing.In high school sports, summer leagues are winding down as athletes gear up for fall tryouts. There were no major varsity games yesterday, but Apex Friendship High’s summer baseball scrimmage drew a small crowd Saturday morning, with the Patriots edging out their crosstown rivals by a score of 5-3.No big festivals are scheduled this weekend, but the town calendar is packed for July. The next big event is the Independence Day celebration coming up, promising food trucks, live music, and fireworks at Hunter Street Park.For those venturing outside, stay hydrated, wear your sunblock, and keep an eye on little ones and pets, as car temperatures can rise dangerously fast in this heat, according to local safety advisories.Thanks for tuning in to today’s Apex update. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss the latest on weather, events, and all things local. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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