Storms or sun on the Fourth of July? What to know about the U.S. forecast.
Notable heat will mostly target the central United States, while cooler-than-average conditions will dominate portions of the northeast quadrant of the U.S. and the West Coast.
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Rain chances continue overnight across Maryland
More rain possible in Maryland before dry weather More rain possible in Maryland before dry weather More rain possible in Maryland before dry weather The severe thunderstorm watch that was in effect for much of Maryland Tuesday has been canceled, with the most intense storms now confined to the southern portion of the state. A cold front responsible for Tuesday afternoon's stormy conditions pushed through the region by Tuesday night, bringing an end to the threat of widespread severe weather and flooding. While spotty showers may linger into the overnight hours, any additional rainfall is expected to be light and non-threatening. Overnight lows will drop to near 70 degrees. Clouds and a few early showers may linger into Wednesday morning, with temperatures starting in the 70s. As the day progresses, skies will begin to clear and highs will climb into the 80s. Humidity levels will also dip slightly behind the front, bringing a more comfortable feel to the air. Thursday is shaping up to be a beautiful summer day, with sunny skies and high temperatures in the upper 80s. Overnight lows will settle into the upper 60s. Looking ahead to Independence Day, the forecast appears ideal for outdoor celebrations. Temperatures will begin in the 70s Friday morning and rise to the upper 80s by the afternoon. By fireworks time in the evening, temperatures are expected to fall to around 80 degrees under clear skies. The weekend will feature more typical July weather as humidity begins to increase again. Despite the more humid conditions, dry weather is expected both Saturday and Sunday, with a mix of sun and clouds and highs near 90 degrees. Overnight temperatures will return to the low 70s by Sunday morning. The return of full summer heat and humidity is expected next week, with afternoon highs in the low 90s and daily chances for scattered thunderstorms. The most likely day for storms currently appears to be Tuesday.
CBS News
10 hours ago
- CBS News
Slow, no wake advisories hit Twin Cities metro lakes ahead of Fourth of July
Ahead of one of the busiest boating weekends of the calendar year, Minnesota boaters are getting warned to keep the speed to a crawl on lakes throughout the metro. After a particularly wet June, lakes across Hennepin, Stearns, Meeker and other counties are reducing slow/no wake areas. On Tuesday, the City of Plymouth announced slow/no wake zones within 600 feet of shore. It's a similar story at Eagle Lake, Long Lake, Cedar Lake, Fish Lake, Buffalo and Lake Pulaski. "Unfortunately, we've seen a lot of rain, probably too much rain recently – that's going to definitely increase our lake levels," said Captain Adam Block of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. "If you add waves to that, those waves, that water is traveling even further up the shoreline and saturating even more property." In Annandale, Charter Marina and Rentals is preparing for one of its busiest weekends of the year. "Fourth of July, that's just kind of the first thing we think of – I want to get on the water," said Josh Grangroth. "On July 4, it's not uncommon to see like 100 phone calls." Grangroth says they're still planning to rent boats, jet skis and more – but with added guidance to renters to look for local rules. "Definitely get out there, enjoy the Fourth of July, just be knowledgeable about the activities you're doing," he said.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Yahoo
NHC still watching system near Florida. Sarasota, Bradenton impact for July 4th weekend
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor a disturbance expected to stall off the southeast coast of the U.S. late this week, which could affect your Fourth of July weekend in Sarasota and Manatee County. As of 2 p.m. on Jul. 1, chances for development over the next seven days are 30%. Warm waters along the eastern Gulf and southern Atlantic coasts could provide the fuel necessary for development of a tropical depression or tropical storm around or just after July 4, AccuWeather said. ➤ Track all active storms ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Regardless of tropical cyclone development, showers and thunderstorms could spoil your holiday weekend at the beach. The next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. "Development may be a bit more likely on the Gulf side, as opposed to the Atlantic side of Florida, but at this point the entire zone is being watched," DaSilva said, "At this time we feel the development window is from around July 4 to early next week." "A frontal boundary is expected to stall and weaken off the southeast U.S. coast late this week," the National Hurricane Center said at 2 p.m. "An area of low pressure could develop from the weakening front by the weekend over the Atlantic waters off the southeast U.S., over Florida, or over the eastern Gulf. "Some gradual tropical or subtropical development could occur thereafter as the low drifts and moves little. "Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is possible across portions of the southeast U.S., particularly across the west-central Florida coast." Formation chance through 48 hours: low, near 0 percent. Formation chance through 7 days: low, 30 percent. "A cold front will dive off the coast late this week, and it may act as a catalyst for development either in the eastern Gulf or off the Southeast coast," said Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert. "Wind shear, which can inhibit development, is expected to be fairly low and ocean water temperatures in the Gulf are above average which can aid in development in the outlooked area." "Should clustering of thunderstorms and lowering pressure develop enough spin around a center with winds of 35-38 mph, a tropical depression may be born. Waters are warm enough (80 or higher) to allow and sustain tropical development," according to AccuWeather. "This system poses no direct threat to Florida over the next 5-7 days; however, this system could bring locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and an increased rip current risk along the Gulf or Atlantic Coast later this week and will continue to be monitored closely," the Florida Department of Emergency Management said. "Those heading to the beaches for the holiday weekend from northern Florida and the Alabama and Mississippi panhandles to the Carolinas are urged to monitor the forecast, as there may be rough surf and rip currents and perhaps gusty winds should a tropical depression or storm develop," DaSilva said. Factors helping prevent tropical development include wind shear and dry air, including Saharan dust moving across the Atlantic and into the Gulf. The Fourth of July holiday weekend forecast for Sarasota and Manatee counties from the National Weather Service in Miami as of July 1, 2025: Sarasota County July 4: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Friday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. July 5: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Saturday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%. July 6: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sunday night, showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Manatee County July 4: Day Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Friday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. July 5: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 pm. High near 91. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday night, showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 8 pm. Low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%. July 6: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sunday night, showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said. The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories. The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center. Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center include: Tropical cyclone is the generic term used by the National Weather Service, NOAA and the National Hurricane Center for any tropical system, even if it's in the tropical Atlantic basin. To be more precise, a tropical cyclone is a "rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has closed, low-level circulation," NOAA sadi. Once maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, what it is called is determined by where it originated: : for storms in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific. : for storms in the Northwest Pacific. : for storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. Download your local site's app to stay connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: NOAA tracking system near Florida: Sarasota July 4th weekend forecast
