Good morning, Apex. On this bright Wednesday, July second, temperatures are already climbing, with today’s high expected to reach a toasty thirty-three degrees Celsius, or about ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit, and plenty of humidity hanging in the air. This classic North Carolina summer heat is sticking around, but no heavy thunderstorms are in the forecast today so it’s safe to keep the umbrella at home according to Accuweather and Weather25 dot com. Pollen counts remain in the moderate range, especially for grasses and weeds, so allergy sufferers might want to keep windows closed and air conditioners running. Air quality, meanwhile, is considered good with no notable advisories, making it a comfortable day for outdoor activities.There’s a lot of energy in Apex as the town gets ready for the annual Fireworks Frenzy tomorrow night. Listeners can expect crowds gathering at Hunter Street Park, where the festivities kick off at five-thirty, with music, food trucks, and, of course, a dazzling pyrotechnic display at nine-fifteen according to the official Apex town website.On the high school sports beat, Apex Friendship Patriots baseball wrapped up their summer league with a tight win over Holly Springs last night, squeaking by with a five-four victory. The Apex Cougars girls’ soccer squad held off a late rush from Green Hope to secure a two-one win in their exhibition match. Both teams are holding summer skills camps through next week if you want to get your student-athletes involved.Local news highlights the Town Council’s unanimous adoption of the new fiscal year budget, which will focus on park improvements and extended greenway trails. In more practical news, Wake County homeowners should brace for insurance premium increases—WRAL reports an average rise of about two hundred forty-three dollars statewide, though that’s still below the initial rate bureau’s request. On a safety note, TSA at RDU is reminding travelers that firearms are prohibited at the checkpoint, after an uptick in confiscations this week.Thanks for tuning in to your Wednesday snapshot of Apex happenings. Don’t forget to subscribe and stay connected. 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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