Could storms mar Red, White and Boom? See central Ohio forecast for July 4th
Central Ohio residents have multiple opportunities to celebrate Independence Day this week with firework shows, including the area's signature Red, White & Boom! event; but bad weather could get in the way.
What will Columbus weather be on July 3?
Several Columbus suburbs will host fireworks displays on Wednesday evening, the same day as Red, White & Boom! The National Weather Service reports that there is a good chance for rain that day.
The NWS forecast calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. on Wednesday with temperatures expecting to top at 94 degrees. The chance of precipitation for Wednesday is 40% as of mid Sunday. More rain and thunderstorms are likely in the evening with a projected low temperature of 74 degrees. Chance of precipitation for Wednesday night is 70%.
More: What you need to know about parking, street closures and more for Red, White & Boom!
Could Red, White and Boom! be rescheduled for weather?
According to the event's website, the organizers will make every effort to have the show Wednesday night up until midnight. If weather prevents that from happening, however, the fireworks show will be canceled.
What will Columbus weather be on July 4?
Many other communities in the region will host fireworks shows on Independence Day, but there is also a chance for storms on Thursday.
The National Weather Service forecasts showers and a possible thunderstorm on Thursday with temperatures reaching 85 degrees. The chance of precipitation during the day is 70%.
On Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 a.m. with a low temperature around 70 degrees. The chance of precipitation is for Thursday night was 60%, as of mid Sunday.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: What is the Columbus weather forecast for July 4th, Red, White & Boom
