Heat and storm relief 😌 | Big day for NAACP in Detroit❗

"A double rainbow with a bolt of lightning." -- Pam Lobsiger/StormPins 🌈🌩️

Weather: High 80° | Low 58° ⛅

After a steamy and stormy weekend, we get some relief. It should be warm and much less humid today. Highs will be near 80 degrees.

We definitely need a break from the rounds of storms that left thousands without power this weekend. 

Check the latest forecast at ClickOnDetroit.com/WeatherCenter.

Traffic: Manic Monday 🚧🚧

The weekend posed a bit of a challenge due to the stormy weather. With today's weather report, watch for crews at work out there. There is always a long list of road construction projects either starting or restarting on Monday in Metro Detroit.

Here's what to watch for in Wayne County today: 

• NB Dix-Toledo ramp to NB I-75 closed for construction
• WB Fort St (State Hwy 85 / M-85) at Trumbull St right two lanes closed for construction
• WB I-94 from US-24 to I-275 right lane closed for construction
• EB I-94 from I-275 to US-24 right lane closed for construction
• WB I-96 at Fullerton St lane closed for construction
• EB I-96 at Fullerton St lane closed for construction
• WB I-96 at Fullerton St shoulder closed for construction
• EB I-96 at Fullerton St shoulder closed for construction
• NB/SB Middle Belt Rd at I-94 right lane closed for construction

In Oakland County, the southbound Chrysler Drive ramp to southbound I-75 will have a lane closed for construction until Aug. 5. 

Always check the live Traffic Map here.

It’s a BIG Day at NAACP Convention at Cobo Center

Today kicks off with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi giving remarks at the NAACP's 110th National Convention in Detroit. Rep. Brenda Lawrence and Rep. Rashida Tlaib are expected to be there, too.  

Lawyer and author Stacey Abrams will be speaking at the NAACP's Clarence Mitchell Luncheon during the NAACP's 110th Annual Convention in Detroit. 

Highlights at the NAACP this week will include a Presidential Candidates Forum, a legislative session, a CEO Roundtable, LGBTQ workshop, the awarding of the prestigious Spingarn Medal to Ambassador Patrick Gaspard, and the signature NAACP Experience retail expo and diversity career fair. 

Today's events get going at 9 a.m. Stay on top of all the NAACP speches today and tomorrow with ClickOnDetroit. 

Read more about this year's event here: Detroit hosts 110th NAACP convention

AG continues elder abuse listening tour

Today, Michigan AG Dana Nessel and Michigan Supreme Court Justices Bernstein and Cavanagh will be touring southeastern Michigan as part of their elder abuse listening tour. According to Nessel's office, at least 73,000 older adults in Michigan are victims of elder abuse at the hands of individuals entrusted to care for them. The listening tour provides a forum for members of the senior community to share concerns surrounding this often under-recognized and under-reported problem. 

Miggy is Keeping Kids in the Game! ⚾

Miguel Cabrera will host the 11th annual "Keeping Kids in the Game" event today at Comerica Park. Proceeds from the event support children's health and youth baseball programs facilitated by the Children's Foundation, the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, the Detroit Tigers Foundation, an affiliate of Ilitch Charities and the Miguel Cabrera Foundation, a charity established by Miguel and Rosangel Cabrera. 

🗓️ Here's what's on the calendar:

• July 20-24 -- NAACP's 110th National Convention in Detroit
• July 20 -- 🎶 Jeff Lynne's ELO at Little Caesars Arena
• July 20 -- 👨‍🚀🌕 Apollo 11 first Moon Landing 50th anniversary
• July 21 -- 🌮 Taco Showdown Detroit 2019 at Eastern Market
• July 22 -- Taste Fest 2019 at Jimmy Johns Field
• July 23 -- NAACP National Convention Diversity Career Fair at Cobo Center
• July 26 -- 🍺 Ypsilanti Summer Beer Festival
• July 27-28 -- MO POP Festival 2019
• July 30-31 -- The second Democratic presidential primary debate will be held in Detroit.
• Aug. 6 -- Primary election day for many communities across Michigan
• Aug. 9 -- 🤣 Impractical Jokers bring tour to DTE 
• Aug. 17 -- ⚔️♞ Renaissance Festival begins!

Check the Live Guide calendar for more local events, and post your own. 

The Bernie Smilovitz Golf Classic ⛳

This tournament at the Detroit Golf Club benefits Gleaners Food Bank. Watch Bernie LIVE from this fun event at 5 and 6 p.m. today!

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50% off tickets to Renaissance Festival ⚔️♞

If you haven't gotten in on this Renaissance Festival tickets discount, do it now! Seriously, you can't lose here, and it's a GREAT time over at the festival. It's available for a limited-time -- you can only buy these tickets for a 50% discount through Aug. 17.

Here's a link to learn more about the 2019 Renaissance Festival. This year's festival runs weekends and Labor Day, Aug. 17 to Sept. 29. The fun all happens at 12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI 48442.

Adventure awaits! Purchase your half-off tickets here!

📷 Today's Featured Photo: "A double rainbow with a bolt of lightning." -- Pam Lobsiger/StormPins 🌈🌩️

We received a LOT of rainbow and lightning photos on StormPins this weekend -- wow it was fun going through all of those! 👀 Thank you!  🙏 Pam Lobsiger's photo of a double rainbow with lightning is a unique one. Great job getting that shot! We had a bunch of other high-quality photos, but Pam's captured the perfect moment!

What a display the weather gave us this weekend!

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