Saturday will have a soggy start with showers and storms in the morning. The wet weather will likely linger through the afternoon with some heavy rain at times. Highs will stay in the upper 80s. The chance of rain is not quite as high on Sunday but spotty storms will still be possible in the afternoon.

A male wood duck moves through the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve as a light rain falls on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The wet season is in full swing in Southwest Florida as daily

Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous.

Founding Father John Adams once wrote that American independence should be celebrated with "illuminations from one end of this continent to the other"

Fourth of July is one of those holidays that just brings everyone together. Whether we’re grilling in the backyard or

Many retailers and grocery stores will remain open on the Fourth of July, though some may operate on different hours. Major retailers, stores and restaurant chains including Walmart, Starbucks and McDonald's confirmed to USA Today that they will still be serving customers during the holiday.

Government offices, post offices, courts, and schools are closed for the Fourth of July in the U.S. U.S. stock markets and banks are also closed, with limited FedEx and UPS services

Friday marks the 249 th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence — and the Fourth of July holiday has become one filled with fireworks, musical celebrations and other flag-waving opportunities.

Rain is in the forecast for much of the Fourth of July, but it isn't expected to impact the fireworks shows scheduled for Friday evening. Oklahoma City has a 30% chance or higher of precipitation until 6 p.m., while cities like Clinton, Lawton, Seymour and Vernon will remain near a 50% chance for much of the daylight hours.

Travel woes are likely for Fourth of July revelers with planned trips starting Thursday due to stormy weather.