5 Things You Need to Know Today, July 4

Today is Wednesday, July 4. Here are five things to know in Peabody.

1. Today's weather: The National Weather Service says there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m., if you're planning going to see some fireworks tonight, otherwise the weather should be mostly cloudy with a high near 86 degrees. There's only a 30 percent chance of more showers and thunderstorms overnight.
2. Celebrate in your ward: Each ward in Peabody is holding a celebration between 9 a.m. and noon today. .
3. North Shore fireworks: We have a .
4. For those considering disregarding the law and shooting off a few of their own fireworks today, state Fire Marshal Stephen Coan and other state public safety officials once again by leaving the fireworks to the licensed professionals.
5. And lastly for your holiday consumption, .