5 Things to Know Today: Monday, July 11

1) Check up on the Rand McNally/USA Today "Best of the Road" Rally Team "Fun Finders"! "Like" the team on Facebook and check out their latest blog entry as they travel the country to determine which small town has the best food around! They've already stopped by Gulfport, but read about the other cities too.

2) While your on Facebook "Like" Gulfport Patch! You can share story ideas, photos around town or comment on our posts.

3) Everyone is encouraged to come out for the monthly Crime Watch Meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Gulfport Neighborhood Center, 1617 49th St. S. For more information contact (727) 327-3509.

4) Are you prepared for a hurricane? Storm activity is traditionally light in July, so it's the perfect time to tie up any loose ends for your hurricane plans. Check out our series "Hurricane Preparedness 2011: Resources, Checklists and Breaking News". Learn more from the Pinellas County Emergency Management's website.

5) Here is your Monday forecast. We have a 40% chance of rain with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected after 1 p.m. Otherwise, it'll be partly sunny with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 97. Tonight, we have a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Otherwise, it'll be partly cloudy with a low around 80. Expect a west wind at 7 mph becoming south southeast.