High temperatures + thunderstorms–your Fourth of July forecast for Huntsville

A rainbow over I-565 after a summer thunderstorm. (Audrey Johnson / Hville Blast)

A chance of thunderstorms could impact the Fourth of July plans for Huntsville residents. The National Weather Service predicts a 60-70% chance of thunderstorms on Independence Day.

Meterologists anticipate rain for the rest of the week as well. High temperatures will hover in the high 80s and low 90s.

Fourth of July thunderstorms

Tomorrow — The precipitation outlook for Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. (NWS Huntsville)

Rain will be likely across north Alabama and southern Tennessee on Independence Day. The high temperature for the day will be 91 degrees.

Be prepared

4 1 — The five day weather forecast for Huntsville this week. (NWS Huntsville)

Wear sunscreen: Regardless of the cloud cover, wearing sunscreen outside this summer is a must. Sunscreen protects you from the sun’s harmful UV rays which are present in both sunny and cloudy skies.

Emergency alerts: Enable emergency alerts on your cell phone and download weather apps to ensure you’re notified of watches and warnings.

Have a plan: If your Fourth of July plans include outside activities (like grilling, boating or camping), have a plan of action in case a thunderstorms pops up. Identify indoor locations to seek shelter in case of an emergency.

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