Fireworks to light up July 4 skies: Here’s the cities that will have the best view - and the duds that will be rainouts
The cities that will have clear skies for July 4 fireworks
- A record 72.2 million Americans are projected to travel across the U.S. for the Fourth of July Holiday.
- This includes an unprecedented 5.84 million air travelers and 61.6 million people driving, with gas prices at their lowest since 2021 contributing to increased road travel.
- Weather forecasts indicate optimal fireworks viewing conditions for major Northeast cities and the West Coast, particularly on Friday.
- Conversely, large parts of the central and northern U.S., including the Midwest, Southeast, and interior Southwest, anticipate disruptive downpours and thunderstorms, with flash flooding concerns.
- Meteorologists are monitoring a potential tropical cyclone in the Bay of Campeche that could bring heavy rainfall and rough surf to southeastern beaches, while AAA advises travelers to prepare for potential roadside issues.