July 4 Weekend Weather: Will Storms Ruin Fireworks?

ATLANTA, GA — Whether you're reveling or traveling on July 4th weekend, you might need to pack an umbrella in the metro Atlanta area.

There's a chance of rain and thunderstorms every day between now and Independence Day, which falls on Tuesday. If there's any good news, it's that the highest chance for storms is on Friday (unless, of course, you're planning on traveling out of town Friday, in which case ... good luck).

After an 80 percent chance of rain on Friday, the percentage will drop down to the 30-40 percent range for the next few days. So, fingers crossed, you may be able to get in your grilling and fireworks viewing despite the weather.

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After a cool Friday (the forecast high is 79 degrees) things will heat back up, peaking on July 4th when the high is predicted to be a toasty 91 degrees.

Here's your look at the Fourth of July weather forecast in metro Atlanta, from the National Weather Service:

Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday night, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m. Saturday night. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9 a.m. Partly sunny Sunday night, with a high near 88. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Monday night, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms again, mainly before 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Independence Day: Another 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Once again, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night, mainly before 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

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