Belmar, Manasquan Cancel July 4 Fireworks Over Weather Concerns

JERSEY SHORE, NJ - The boroughs of Belmar and Manasquan have cancelled their respective fireworks shows scheduled for Friday due to predicted inclement weather.

Both towns asked that you follow their social media pages for a rescheduled date.

"Unfortunately, due to the weather forecast we've canceled this weekend's Fourth of July Celebration," the Manasquan Tourism Commission wrote Friday morning. "We will reschedule fireworks - please stay tuned here for updates. Thank you, everyone!"

In Manasquan, the decorated bicycle contest, concert and parade are cancelled as well.

"The Belmar fireworks display scheduled for July 2nd with a rain date of July 3rd is postponed due to the weather forecast for this weekend," the borough wrote in a Facebook post. "Follow us on social media and our website for the announcement of a new date."

Thunderstorms are expected to grace the Jersey Shore on Friday and Saturday, with a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued for Ocean and Monmouth counties through Friday night. Throughout most of northern New Jersey and all of central and south, dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning is expected Friday, with some storms likely to produce small hail.

"Hot conditions could result in heat exhaustion with prolonged exposure" through Thursday of next week, the weather agency said. There is also a risk of rip currents over the weekend due to Thursday night's storm.

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With reporting by Brian Harris.