Laurel's Five Things: The Heat Wave Continues

Good morning, Laurel! Here's what's happening (or worth reading) for July 18, 2013.

1.) WEATHER » Heat and humidity will be high today. Temperatures will be in the mid- to upper-90s and humidity will range from 55 to 63 percent. There’s a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms between 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. The evening temperatures will be in the mid-70s but humidity will jump to 78 percent. Children, people suffering from asthma, heart or lung diseases and the elderly should avoid strenuous outdoor activity. The National Weather Service’s code orange air quality alert, as well as its hazardous weather outlook, will still be in effect from yesterday. Take a look at the week ahead here.

2.) PATCH TIP » Free Classifieds are back! Buy, Sell or Trade on Patch

3.) AROUND TOWN » Don't miss your chance to see a free performance of Shakespeare's The Tempest Friday at Montpelier Mansion.

4.) YOU SAID IT » "One of them is my son and this is the first time he has got in trouble and he does not need to get the max." –Misty Sanders commenting on "Woman Tied Up in Home Invasion, Stolen Car Recovered: Laurel Crime"

5.) ICYMI » Hope for 200,000 Prince George's Residents: Water May Not Run Out if Conserved