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Map shows when skies will clear for 4th of July fireworks
By Matthew VillafaneJustin Lewis,
5 hours ago
Will storms impact the July 4th celebrations? 01:47
NEW YORK -- New York City's weather forecast calls for rain today, but will the skies clear in time for the 4th of July fireworks?
CBS New York's First Alert Weather team says, in all likelihood, the show will go on.
What to expect today
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After a very pleasant stretch of weather, hotter temperatures and higher humidity are back for today, and will last for the next several days. The chance of thunderstorms returns to the region as well.
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For today, the chance of storms arrives mainly in the late afternoon and evening hours. While the severe threat is minimal, locally heavy downpours are possible.
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There is moderate to high risk of rip currents for those heading to the beaches.
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July 4th: Partly sunny, with increasing humidity. A chance of thunderstorms, especially in the evening hours. Highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Will it rain for the fireworks?
Tonight it'll be mostly cloudy and muggy. A few showers and storms are possible. Lows in the upper 60s to low 70s.
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Pop-up thunderstorms are expected after 2 or 3 p.m. partially inland, then they'll work their way toward the coast through dusk.
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With the loss of daytime heating, however, any lingering activity should weaken, if not fizzle out, which is great news!
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That said, the odds of a thunderstorm during the fireworks is at about 20%. So have a poncho or umbrella handy, but expect to get what you came for.
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NYC weather this weekend
So, what about after the 4th? Well, it looks like that forecast doesn't change much: Warm, sticky and a little unsettled, unfortunately.
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Friday will be partly sunny, warm, and very humid. Another chance of thunderstorms. Some of the storms may contain torrential downpours. Highs in the mid to upper 80s.
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Saturday will have a continued chance of storms. Partly sunny, sticky, and warm. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. But as we've been saying all along, no day looks like a washout, so don't expect more than an interruption here and there.
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Thankfully, Sunday offers some hope, with higher pressure nearby, more sunshine and nearly zero chance of rain. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Hurricane Beryl Update
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The once behemoth Category 5 storm has now weakened to a Category 3 after brushing Jamaica on Wednesday.
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Further weakening is expected as Beryl heads towards the Yucatan Peninsula where a second landfall is likely early on Friday morning.
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Beyond that, Beryl may make a third landfall along the Texas/Mexico border early next week.
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