New Neighbors: Sir Knottingham the Opossum joins Earthplace
Earthplace announced yesterday the arrival of a new member to their Animal Hall: Sir Knottingham, a Virginia Opossum. Sir Knottingham was taken in by the local non-profit nature center due to a tail injury, which prevents him from being able to balance while climbing trees - critical to his independence in the wild. The wide-eyed new neighbor will join over 30 other animals, from frogs to American Eagles, and will continue the center’s tradition in education the public and its preschool students through discovery and nature. Community members are welcomed to visit Sit Knottingham and his neighbors during the center’s museum hours, which reopened after a long hiatus to to COVID-19 precautions.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 83. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 7 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Leaves Fall on Main Street
A few leaves could be heard crunching underfoot this afternoon along Main Street, signaling the season’s change is just around the corner.