Good morning Apex The sun is shining after a wild ride over the past twenty-four hours Weather has bounced from heavy rain and flash flooding to clear skies With temperatures reaching a sticky high near 83 degrees yesterday the heat felt more like the upper 80s and the humidity stayed stubbornly above 60 percent Fox Weather reports that today will bring a mix of sun and clouds with a high right around 28 degrees Celsius or 83 Fahrenheit and a light northeast breeze to give some relief Perfect for any weekend plans but take care out there because the UV index is marked as moderate—so don’t forget that sunscreen
The aftermath of Wednesday’s storms has been the main talk of the town Olive Chapel Road remains closed indefinitely after a massive sinkhole swallowed part of the street near Beaver Creek ABC11 shares that this closure has caused significant traffic headaches Residents like Charles Pope say that detours are adding a big chunk of time to their commutes while local businesses are adjusting delivery routes and bracing for some slower days Town officials urge everyone to stay patient as repairs move forward with the North Carolina Department of Transportation beginning a major culvert upgrade costing over two million dollars
Flash flooding wasn’t limited to Olive Chapel Parts of Apex saw five to six inches of rain with several roads including Richardson Road between Humie Olive and Olive Chapel experiencing flooding according to eye-witness reports and social media videos The water’s receded now but keep an eye out for temporary road closures and detours in the western part of town
Shifting gears to health alerts and the pollen count The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality reports moderate grass pollen in the area along with low tree and weed pollen If you’re sensitive it’s a good idea to keep those windows closed for now Air quality remains in the moderate range with no major concerns reported so feel free to get outside
For high school sports fans Friday night lights are back in action Local teams fought hard on the diamond and the gridiron—so check with Apex High’s social pages for the latest scores and updates as they come in
Looking for something fun tonight Riot Wagon takes the stage at The Backyard Bar on US 64 from 8 to 11 PM Holly Springs Update has all the details if you want to make some music part of your weekend
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