Here's How Long Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region Will Last

A new round of thunderstorms, some of which are severe with heavy downpours, frequent lightning, thunder, and strong winds is sweeping through the region late in the afternoon on Independence Day.

Here are the most likely end times of showers and thunderstorms across the region on Independence Day. Most of the activity should dissipate or exit to the southeast by 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, according to the National Weather Service.
Photo Credit: *National Weather Service*

Joe Lombardi

07/04/2023 4:20 p.m.

Up to an inch or so of rainfall is possible Tuesday, July 4 with locally higher amounts.

Most of the activity should dissipate or exit from the north to the southeast by 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, according to the National Weather Service.

For a look at the most likely end times of showers and thunderstorms across the region, see the image above.

"Storms will be slow-moving and capable of producing heavy rainfall," the National Weather Service said in a statement. "Areas of minor flooding can be expected. There is also a localized flash flood risk where persistent storms set up."

Tuesday's high temperature will generally be in the low-80s.

It will be warm both Wednesday, July 5, and Thursday, July 6 with mostly sunny skies both days and a high temperature generally in the upper 80s.

Friday, July 7 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid-80s. There's a slight chance of scattered showers in the afternoon and evening.

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