July 4 will be a hot one

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The weather looks to be favorable for outdoor activities to celebrate Independence Day in West Virginia.

“It’s going to be warm and humid, so if people have problems with the humidity that’s a bad thing,” said Meteorologist Jeff Hovis with the National Weather Service in Charleston. “Otherwise, it’s going to be nice, a front is going to sink down into the area.”

The frontal system with so much humidity could lead to pop up showers and thunderstorms late on Tuesday afternoon and evening.  However, Hovis says the storms will be brief and very scattered when they do arrive.

The forecast is a big plus for parades, picnics, outdoor concerts, and of course the fireworks shows planned throughout West Virginia for the 4th of July.