Posted at 5:00 AM ET, 07/ 1/2008

July 4th Forecast: Late-Day Storm Threat

By Jason Samenow

Yesterday, I thought a cold front approaching the area Thursday would push through overnight, possibly giving us a dry and pleasant 4th of July. No such luck. Said front will slow down and remain just to our west Friday helping to trigger scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening (35% chance).

Independence Day Details

10 a.m. -- Partly sunny, 76
1 p.m. -- Partly sunny, 83
4 p.m. -- Chance of storms, 85
7 p.m. -- Chance of storms, 81
10 p.m. -- Partly cloudy, 79

Forecast confidence: Medium

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