What to Know
- There is rain in the NBC10 First Alert Weather forecast for July 4th.
- Will the stormy weather put a damper on fireworks displays, cookouts and parades?
- Keep reading for the latest forecast from the First Alert Weather Team.
The sun has been shining heading into Independence Day, but unfortunately clear skies aren't expected to last through July 4th.
Whether you are planning to dance with Kesha and NE-YO at the Wawa Welcome America festival concert and fireworks along Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway, checking out a parade in your local town, cooling off at a pool party or in the ocean or just heading to a neighborhood barbeque, here's everything you need to know about the likelihood for rain on Thursday, July 4, 2024:
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Tracking rain on the Fourth of July
We enjoyed pleasant weather throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Monday through Wednesday, with low humidity and plenty of sunshine.
But unfortunately, changes are expected that could impact Fourth of July celebrations.
Later Wednesday, high pressure that was over our area shifted offshore, bringing more humid air and increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms -- especially come Thursday evening.
You’ll notice the difference during the day Thursday, as it will be hot and humid with highs pushing near to 90 with feels-like temperatures in the mid-90s.
The greatest chances for showers and storms happen Thursday in the late afternoon and early evening with an approaching cold front.
While it doesn’t look like a washout for July 4th, there is a possibility of scattered storms. Those storms could affect backyard barbeques, pool parties and fireworks displays.
It could be possible that some neighborhoods are getting rained on while people in other places view fireworks in a dry evening sky.
The possibility of severe weather is most prominent through parts of Chester County and into northern Delaware and parts of western South Jersey.
Excessive rainfall is a more likely impact from this system with the possibility of lots of rain falling in a rather quick period of time throughout much of the Philadelphia region, including the city, Pennsylvania suburbs, New Jersey suburbs and northern Delaware.
Keep ahead of Mother Nature on the holiday
The best bet to make sure you know when to expect rain on July 4th is to keep checking with the NBC10 First Alert Weather Team on NBC10 News and streaming on devices throughout the day and in our app to get the latest forecast.
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