Fourth of July weather forecast: Will there be fireworks in Delaware or a washout

If you have plans for the Fourth of July, the National Weather Service has good and bad news.

The good news is it's going to be hot and sunny at the beach. The bad news is there's a chance of storms during the evening.

What's the Fourth of July forecast for Delaware?

New Castle County

Fourth of July: It will be partly sunny with highs near 90. Winds will be out of the southwest at 5 mph. There is a 40% chance of rain with showers and storms coming after 2 p.m. Rainfall amounts are expected to be less than 0.1 of an inch with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Fireworks forecast: There's a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The rainfall amount will reach 0.1 to 0.25 of an inch with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Lows will be in the 70s.

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Kent County

Fourth of July: It will be partly sunny with highs hitting 91 degrees. Winds will be out of the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. There is a 20% chance of precipitation with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.

Fireworks forecast: There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Lows will be in the 70s. The rainfall amount will reach 0.1 to 0.25 of an inch with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Lows will be in the 70s.

Lewes and Rehoboth beach forecast

Fourth of July: The beach weather will be perfect with highs near 82 and winds out of the south at 10 to 15 mph.

Fireworks forecast: There's a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the 70s. Rainfall will be less than 0.1 of an inch with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

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What kind of sunscreen should I use?

With the sunny weather and high temperatures, when going outside, you should apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor or SPF of at least 30, according to the Mayo Clinic . You should apply it 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours — more often if you are swimming or perspiring.

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, which will block 97% of the sun's UV rays. A high SPF number will block slightly more of the sun's UV rays, but no sunscreen can block 100% of the rays.

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Fourth of July weather forecast: Will there be fireworks in Delaware or a washout