Storms clearing out; sunny and dry later on today

Credit: Jim Noelker

Credit: Jim Noelker

Fireworks may not be the only thing in the sky to go boom for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

It will be hot and wet, with the slight chance of showers and thunderstorms today through Independence Day, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

There is a chance of showers and storms, mainly before 7 a.m.

Otherwise, Saturday will be partly sunny but not quite as warm with a high near 87 degrees. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with an overnight low around 66 degrees.

Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 89 degrees. Sunday night will have an overnight low around 66 degrees.

It will be sunny and hotter on Independence Day with a high near 90 degrees. A chance of showers may occur after 2 p.m.

Monday night there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m., followed by a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy with an overnight low around 73.

There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms each day through Friday.

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