Happy Fourth of July! Most of today’s celebrations will have favorable weather, but a few isolated storms could briefly interrupt the festivities.
Dry start to holiday, storms move in by afternoon
A quiet start to our holiday with no weather concerns for parades, fun runs, or other outdoor celebrations.
It will be a bit muggy, though, with dew points in the 60s and temperatures climbing into the lower to middle 80s under a mix of sun and clouds.
As we head into Saturday afternoon and evening, keep an eye on the sky. Mother Nature has her own version of fireworks planned, with summer-like storms developing as early as 2 p.m.
Many areas will stay dry, but if a storm develops, expect frequent lightning, brief heavy downpours, and gusty winds. A couple of storms could briefly become strong or even severe, but widespread severe weather is not expected. The Storm Prediction Center has the state in a marginal risk (level 1 of 5).
The biggest challenge for the holiday forecast is that these storms will be very hit-or-miss, making it difficult to pinpoint exactly where they’ll form. If you have outdoor plans, especially fireworks later this evening, have a way to receive weather alerts and be prepared to move indoors…