Expect rain, thunderstorms during Fourth of July in Houston; will it dry up in time for fireworks?

An area of low pressure that is circling west and central Texas for the Fourth of July is expected to assist Houston’s forecast become a little wet at points this afternoon.

With a few sporadic downpours in Houston, storms start to form as the afternoon wears on and last until at least six o’clock.

Most storms and showers move east before sunset, and most of SE Texas should be dry (though still humid as everyone leaves) for the 8–10 pm firework hours.

Before the rain cools us to the 80s, expect temperatures to still be in the low 90s.

Although saharan dust is still present in southeast Texas, Thursday is showing some signs of relief. But for a large portion of the holiday weekend forecast, a stronger plume will return.

Due to large quantities of particle matter that might irritate the respiratory system, the dense plum makes the skies hazy and lowers air quality.

We’re also keeping an eye on a border in the tropics that has a 60% chance of developing over the next seven days, located just east of the Carolinas. In any case, there will probably be a lot of rain in some areas of North and South Carolina over the next days.

Keep in mind that November is the end of the Atlantic hurricane season. Although the tropical season peaks in September here in southeast Texas, storms could occur at any moment during the fall. Hurricane Beryl made landfall early on July 8th of last year.

This hurricane season, be sure your family is equipped to handle any situation that may arise.


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Next week, the stormy trend will persist until the heat takes over.

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