5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 2

The daily 5 includes the weather forecast, gas prices, and some suggestions on how to spend your day.

1. The weather

The National Weather Service predicts showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly after 1 p.m. Temperatures will be in the low 80s. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday night, mainly before 2 a.m.

2. Relay for Life team meeting

The Dexter Relay for Life team captain meeting will take place today at 7 p.m. at the . The public is invited. There is still time to form a team.

3. Wednesday Evening Farmers Market

Just in time for the summer, join the Ann Arbor Farmers Market on May 2 for the kick-off of the second season of the Wednesday Evening Farmers Market. You'll find local produce and food from some of your favorite farmers and vendors from the Wednesday/Saturday markets, plus many innovative new vendors. The market is open from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at 315 Detroit St. in Ann Arbor.

4. Gas prices

MichiganGasPrices.com reports the following gasoline prices in the Dexter area as of Tuesday night:

• $3.78 a gallon (regular), $4.03 (diesel), BP, 200 Baker Rd.
• $3.85 a gallon (regular), $4.19 (diesel), , 2940 Baker Rd.
• $3.79 a gallon (regular), $3.99 (diesel), , 195 Baker Rd.
• $3.79 a gallon (regular), $4.03 (diesel), , 750 Baker Rd.
• $3.89 a gallon (regular), $3.89 (diesel) BP, 8135 Main St.
• $3.89 a gallon (regular), $4.19 (diesel) Mobil, 7177 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd.

5. This day in history

May 2, 2011: On this day, Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States, during a raid on his compound hideout in Pakistan. For more historic dates, visit www.history.com.