Weather: Mainly sunny skies are in the forecast and a high of 98 is expected, according to the Weather Channel. A heat advisory goes into effect from 11 a.m. to 9 a.m. as heat index values rise to between 105 and 110.  There's a 20 percent chance of an afternoon thunderstorm.

Top things to know:

• The Read to Rover program, offered at the Oconee County Library this afternoon from 2-4 p.m., helps foster a love of reading by giving children an opportunity to read aloud to Kringle, a therapy dog.
• Oconee County Middle School band members have a chance to mingle with one another during a meet and greet tonight from 6-8 p.m. at the Oconee County Civic Center.
• Voting for the Oconee Patch 2012 Readers' Choice awards began on Monday.  Show support to your favorite Oconee businesses by voting for them by Aug. 17.