Rain In the Forecast Leading Up to Independence Day

Wet weather and cloudy skies are possible in eastern Monmouth County in coming days, according to the National Weather Service, as of 9 a.m. on July 1. 

Here's the outlook: 

Wednesday, July 2: Partly sunny. In the afternoon, the day can be humid with highs in the upper 80s, and the chance of rain is 40 percent. 

Thursday, July 3: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Heavy rain is possible. Chance of rain is 70 percent. 

Friday, July 4: Rain likely in the morning and afternoon. Temps in the higher 70s. Cloudy skies. Chance of rain is 50 percent. The night may be cloudy, with lows in the mid-60s. 

Weekend, July 5-6: Mostly sunny and clear, with highs in the low-80s both days.