5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 8: Rain, Rain and Rain Boots

1.Today's Forecast

Turn off the rain already, please? There is a 70 percent chance of precipitation today. Showers are likely with thunderstorms possible after noon. Expect a high near 81 degrees. There is a 60 percent chance the precipitation will continue into this evening.

2. Roads to Watch

A handful of county roads were closed by Wednesday afternoon. For a list, . They will have been open by now if flooding receded, but keep a watch on the roads today, since the rain will continue.

3. Rainy Day Activities

If you need a little pick-me-up on yet another dreary day, consider . Supplies for these activities are available at local retailers.

4. Rain Boots

If there's one enjoyable part of all this rain, it's those sweet rain boots we get to wear. Take a picture of your cool boots and Tweet it at me @CollegePrkPatch.

5. Community

In case you missed it, the community is raising funds for Mike Smith, a local who fell off a ladder while cleaning out a gutter. Turns out both Mike and his father, Jim, are pretty well known in the area.