SUMMARY: Happy Sunday Pine Belt! Today's weather mirrored yesterday with scattered thunderstorms and some rain. Temperatures reached 83°F, slightly warmer than normal. Rainfall varied, with up to 4 inches in the southern areas. Most places received minimal rain. In the tropics, Hurricane Barrel, a potent Category 4 storm, became the earliest Category 4 on record. It's moving westward with favorable conditions, potentially affecting the Yucatan Peninsula. Evening temperatures will drop to 76°F with diminishing rain chances, making fireworks shows likely unaffected. Tomorrow and Tuesday will see isolated storms with lower rain chances, looking favorable for Independence Day. Stay tuned for updates!

Nick's Sunday PM Forecast 6/30

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SUMMARY: Thousands celebrated at Oak Grove for Temple Baptist's 18th Annual Community Picnic, featuring live music, games, and fireworks, drawing around 6,000 attendees. Several more Fourth of July events are on the schedule, including a dual fireworks display at the Star Spangled Celebration and activities at Paul B. Johnson State Park. Fire Marshals urge safety when using personal fireworks. The Crescent City Grill in Hattiesburg installed four new EV charging stations, while Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport received an $880,000 grant for updates. The Mississippi Forestry Commission honors Wildland Firefighters with a week of remembrance, and Laurel Police host a food drive.

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SUMMARY: WD7 News at 5 updates on various local happenings. Pine Belt celebrates early Fourth of July at Paul B. Johnson State Park with activities and fireworks. Hurricane Barrel has intensified to Category 4, marking the first Atlantic hurricane of 2024. Rainfall over the weekend is receding. Hattiesburg introduces new electric vehicle charging stations at Crescent City Grill. Faith leaders in Canton rally against local gun violence. In Jackson, a conference on Black men's health and social issues was held. Michael White Jr. was recognized as one of Mississippi's top business leaders. Be prepared for upcoming weather changes.

Sunday Headlines 06/30

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