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High chance of rain Wednesday as temps hit low 90s

High chance of rain Wednesday as temps hit low 90s

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson has your Wednesday forecast:

Clouds will thin as the morning continues allowing more sunshine back across the coast by mid-day. Temps are on the way back into the mid 80s but thanks to lots of humidity the heat index will again make it into the lower 90s. Showers and storms develop on the sea breeze inland from the coast by mid-afternoon and will move through the metro around the drive time home. Some could have very heavy rain and gusty winds. Rain chance today is 60-70%.

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Cops: Suspect caught 'looking for change' in parked car

Willie Gadson (Source: CCDC)

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- A 60-year-old man told officers he was "looking for change" when he was caught climbing out of a parked car that did not belong to him early Monday morning, police say.

Willie Gadson was arrested by Charleston police and charged with breaking into a motor vehicle. His bond was set at $10,000.

According to an incident report, an officer saw Gadson climb out of a 2013 Ford Fusion parked along Cannon Street in downtown Charleston around 2:30 a.m. The reporting officer said he knew Gadson from previous encounters, and knew he did not own a car.

The report states Gadson admitted he did not own the car and told police he "was looking for change".

Officers say the car did not show signs of forced entry, and must have been left unlocked.

Police say the owner of the car way contacted, and after looking through his vehicle, reported nothing was missing.

Gadson is being held at the Charleston County Detention Center.

Law enforcement to hold Friday Night Lights youth program

Law enforcement to hold Friday Night Lights youth program

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston law enforcement agencies are coming together this summer to offer children a place to have fun while building character on Friday nights.

Friday Night Lights will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at multiple sites throughout Charleston. The summer youth program is open for children ages 5 - 15, and will be put on by the Charleston Police Department, Fire Department, and Department of Recreation.

The program will take place at the following dates and locations:

Tuesday off to humid start after overnight storms

Tuesday off to humid start after overnight storms

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson has your Tuesday forecast:

After an early morning wake up for most thanks to powerful storms, the rain has ended, the streets are dry for the most part and Tuesday is off to a very humid start. Temps will head toward a daytime high around 88° but thanks to the humidity the feel like temps will nudge over into the lower 90s. More pop up storms will dot the sky this afternoon and evening as the seabreeze becomes active. Look for more heavy rain with lots of lighting and thunder for some as we approach the drive time home.

CPD teaming up with fire department for kids summer program

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- The Charleston Police Department, fire department and department of recreation are teaming up to provide a summer program aimed for kids.

CPD officials say Friday Night Lights is a program that will provide children ages from 5 to 15 with the opportunity to develop character, promote sportsmanship and have fun in a safe and encouraging environment.

Activities include arts and crafts, a basketball shootout, soccer, flag football, swimming, music, dance, educational session, food, and movies shown on a 20 foot inflatable screen.

"We are excited about working with our community partners to offer safe, family oriented activities to some local communities," said Laurie Yarbrough, Director of Recreation.

Showers and storms likely to help keep temps down

Showers and storms likely to help keep temps down

Sun, clouds and humidity returns on Monday along with a few mid-afternoon and evening storms.  Highs will be in the mid 80s.  Looks like a better chance for showers and storms Tuesday through Thursday.  Highs will be in the 80s and overnight lows in the 70s. Heat index the next few days looks to stay in the lower 90s for most backyards.

Have a great Monday !!

Chad Watson
Live 5 Meteorologist

Bike ride aimed at opening James Island Connector to cyclists

Bike ride aimed at opening James Island Connector to cyclists

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- Lowcountry cyclists will gather Saturday for a ride to urge City of Charleston officials to reopen the James Island Connector to bike traffic.

The Access the Ashley ride will take place Saturday, June 15 beginning at 9 a.m. Cyclists are asked to meet at Brittlebank Park next to The Bristol at 8:30 a.m.

Participants will bike 6.5-miles around downtown Charleston, going from Brittlebank park to the Battery, the Coast Guard Station, back to the starting point, and everywhere in between.

Streets will not be closed for the ride, so cyclists are asked to use discretion regarding letting children ride, and no pets are allowed.

All traffic laws will be followed to show they cyclists can ride beside vehicles without breaking the law.

The ride is open to all cyclists.

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