SUMMARY: The Louisville Orchestra’s third annual Play America is a free, family-friendly Independence Day celebration happening July 3rd at America Place at River Ridge. This popular event features patriotic tunes, a variety of community activities, food trucks, and live performances from local musicians on a new mobile stage. Last year, 3,000 people attended, and this year the event is expecting 5,000. Organized in partnership with America Place and the Cultural Center, Play America aims to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S., bringing together Louisville and Southern Indiana communities. Registration is encouraged at louisvilleorchestra.org.

Louisville Orchestra presents 3rd annual ‘Play America’ featuring patriotic tunes for 4th of July holiday

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SUMMARY: A severe thunderstorm struck Kearney Hill Golf Links in Lexington Thursday evening amid extreme heat, causing damage and flooding on some fairways. Trees fell along the fence line, but no major course damage occurred. Play was halted due to lightning within 10 miles, as safety rules require a 30-minute wait after the last strike. Friday morning crews cleaned debris for busy play later. Golfers also faced delays Friday afternoon during a tournament due to similar weather conditions. Logan Jones, a participant, noted unpredictable weather and delays are common, emphasizing the importance of seeking shelter during storms on the course.

The extreme heat Lexington has been having can be unbearable for many, especially golfers.

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SUMMARY: This weekend features typical summer heat with spotty scattered storms across the Ohio Valley region. Recent extreme heat causing pavement buckling is subsiding slightly, with temperatures now mostly in the 80s and some 70s. Humidity remains high, making it feel hotter, but cooler than the recent highs near 105°F. Showers and thunderstorms are diminishing but may continue in scattered spots tonight and over the weekend afternoons. A cold front approaching late Monday could bring more widespread storms and some relief from the humidity. Overall, expect warm, humid days with isolated storms through Sunday, followed by cooler, less humid conditions next week.

Chief meteorologist Jay Cardosi talks about very warm and muggy conditions along with spotty storm chances for this last weekend of June.

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