Five Things You Need to Know Today, May 17

It's Gon' Rain

Heavy rain is expected throughout the day, with patchy fog before 8 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will hover in the high 50s and low 60s.

Coastal Flood Watch

With the heavy rainfall, numerous roadways are expected to flood, with minor to moderate property damage possible, according to a Coastal Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service.

Coastal residents are advised to take action to protect their property. Don't leave your vehicle at a location prone to tidal flooding, and don't drive your vehicle through flood waters, as the water may be deeper than you think it is. You may be putting yourself in danger and/or damage your vehicle, leading to costly repairs.

Today Yesterday

On May 17, 1792, a group of brokers meeting in a Lower Manhattan coffee house formed the New York Stock Exchange, according to The History Channel. The first trade was made under a tree on Wall Street.

In 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was run at Churchill Downs, Ky.

Tickets Available for Oceanport Baseball Association's Trenton Thunder Day

Have plans for this weekend yet? If not and you're a baseball fan, you might be interested in heading to Trenton with the Oceanport Baseball Association to watch the Thunder play the Portland Sea Dogs, a Boston Red Sox affiliate, at 1:05 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $11 and can be reserved by calling Wendy McNicholas at 732-935-0676. More information is available on the Oceanport Baseball Association website.

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