Will it rain on Fourth of July? Where weather may affect your festivities outdoors
Presently, there are reports of scattered delays throughout the country for air travelers. As the holiday week progresses, travelers could face challenges due to storms and extreme heat.
Storms loom for July 4th travelers, fireworks shows
Several regions of the U.S. could see storms on America's birthday, including the Midwest and Northeast. For the Southwest, the National Weather Service has issued Excessive Heat Warnings for 45 million Americans from Arizona to California.
Over 70 million travelers are anticipated to travel on the roads for the Fourth of July this week, and some may encounter different weather-related obstacles.
(FOX Weather)
Presently, there are reports of scattered delays for air travelers throughout the country. As the holiday week progresses, travelers could face challenges due to storms and extreme heat.
HOW WEATHER IMPACTS JULY FOURTH FIREWORK SHOWS
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Severe storms are expected to affect areas from the central Plains to the Midwest.
Meanwhile, California and the Southwest will experience intense heat on the Fourth of July, with record-breaking temperatures forecast for California's Central Valley.