From the archive: the brief published on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Dangerous afternoon heat, storms after 2 PM
High of 96, low of 77, heat index peaking near 109. SW 7-12 mph holds through midday before storms build after 2 PM, thick sticky air all day. Tomorrow trends slightly cooler with lingering storm chances.
In town today: Second Sunday on King at King St, Queen to Calhoun, 12–5 PM. King Street closes to cars from Queen to Calhoun; shops and restaurants spill out onto the street.