5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 27

Today is Friday, July 27, and here are the five things you need to know:

1. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with gusty winds and heavy rain. Otherwise it will be cloudy, with a high near 78. Tonight should be mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. (sunrise, 5:31 a.m.; high tide, 6:03 a.m.; low tide, 12:08 p.m.; high tide, 6:27 p.m.; sunset, 8:08 p.m.)

2. Salma Hayek and Adam Sandler were spotted at on Atlantic Avenue earlier this week. Click Here to see some photos of the pair enjoying some tasty frozen treats.

3. If you haven't already, be sure to cast your vote for the best that Marblehead has to offer. to cast your vote in our contest - we will be announcing our big winners later this summer.

4. Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Well you won't have to travel very far. Click Here to see our picks for five things to right here in Marblehead this weekend, including a live music festival, a farmers' market and a chance to find Waldo.

5. Today in History: On July 27, 1663, the English Parliament passed the second Navigation Act requiring that all goods bound for the American colonies be sent in English ships from English ports.

For more things going on in Marblehead today, check out our events calendar.