5 Things: Flag Day, World's Largest Swimming Lesson

1. Weather. There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with the rest of the day expected to be sunny, according to the National Weather Service. High temp is near 91 degrees, with calm wind between 5 and 10 mph. and gust as high as 15 mph. There will be a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. tonight, with partly cloudy skies and a low temp around 63 degrees.

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3. Happening. Swimmers around the world will be making a splash in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record today at 11 a.m. ET.

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson will take place at Simpson Pool at 1153 Norfolk Dr. in Acworth as well as hundreds of waterparks, community pools and other aquatic facilities across the nation to raise awareness about drowning prevention through swimming lessons at a young age. The lessons are free and open to anyone who wants to participate. Check here for a complete list of aquatic facilities participating.

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5. What about June 14. On June 14, 1775, the United States Army was founded. Today is also Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the official flag of the U.S. in 1777 the Second Continental Congress.