Will thunderstorms ruin Fort Worth’s Fourth of July fireworks? Here’s the latest
Storms are in the Fort Worth forecast for much of Friday, July 4.
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the morning and early afternoon hours on the Fourth, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
There’s a 40-60% chance of storms west of Interstate 35W, and 20% east of Interstate 35E over Friday morning and afternoon. Storms are expected to diminish after 4 p.m., with little to no rain sticking around by 7 p.m., according to the NWS.
Severe weather is not expected with this activity, but there could be threats of lightning, gusty winds and brief heavy rain. Temperatures will be in the mid-80s on the Fourth.
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Will weather impact Fort Worth’s Fourth of July fireworks?
Cowtown is hosting its 18th annual Fort Worth’s Fourth fireworks show at Panther Island Pavilion on Friday.
The free event, which is hosted by the Tarrant Regional Water District, will go on rain or shine, a department spokesperson told the Star-Telegram on Thursday. The district is monitoring the weather and does not expect it to impact the Fourth celebration.
In the event of lightning, that could impact the celebration depending on its proximity to the pavilion, the spokesperson said. However, the NWS forecast shows that conditions will be mostly clear by the time doors open for the event at 5 p.m.
In addition to fireworks, folks can expect festival food, kid’s activities and live music. The firework shows begins at 9:30 p.m.
