The Day: Storms Ahead, a Lost Parrot is Found and Events to Stay Dry At

Teens make one with the heat, sweating it out during pick-up games at Fort Greene Park. (Photo by Francisco Daum)

Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.

The heat wave is finally over and today’s high is expected to be around 84 degrees, but the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch from today into Friday afternoon. Periodic precipitation will start sometime after 11 a.m. and could result in flooding if the weather is slow moving or if multiple storm lines pass through the area. We sure hope you’re able to stay dry today, locals.

In pet news, Clinton Hill residents rallied to find Bagel, a blogging parrot that escaped over the weekend, DNAinfo reported. The Congo African Grey parrot was found by neighbors after a search party formed over email and several social media websites. Bagel is no stranger to the Internet, with her own Tumblr and hundreds of followers on both Facebook and Instagram.

Fort Greene writer and filmmaker Peter von Ziegesar will be at the Greenlight Bookstore to discuss “The Looking Glass Brother” with fellow author Michael Greenberg tonight. The book focuses on von Ziegesar’s relationship with his schizophrenic stepbrother, Little Peter. The conversation starts at 7:30 p.m., but you can also head to the bookstore early to buy a hardcopy of the book.
If live performance is more your thing, join host and actor Malik Yoba for the Working Actor Monologue Slam at Long Island University Brooklyn’s Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts. Actors will compete in front of a panel of judges and and interactive live audience for the title of “Best” Working Actor Monologue Slam. Tickets are available at the Kumble Theater box office or the theater’s website.