Rain or excessive heat? See Fourth of July weather forecasts for Texas

Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman

Independence Day is quickly approaching as Texas plans to celebrate Thursday and beyond. With the recent rains in portions of the state, you may be wondering how the weather might impact this year's celebrations.

Will it rain on the Fourth of July? If so, how will it affect fireworks? Here's what to know.

4th of July weather forecast for Texas

Dallas-Fort Worth area

North and Central Texas are expected to see triple-digit temperatures this week, including Independence Day. Combined with humidity, heat index values could reach 110 degrees.

Austin-San Antonio area

Despite the humidity, rain is expected to hold off until the weekend in Central and South Texas.

Brownsville

South Texas can expect consistent high temperatures in the lower 90s to around 100 degrees. While Hurricane Beryl is not projected to significantly impact the U.S., there is a slight chance the storm could travel farther northward from Mexico.

More on Hurricane Beryl: 'Potentially catastrophic' Hurricane Beryl poised for landfall. Will it impact Texas?

Amarillo and Lubbock area

The Texas Panhandle has chances of rainfall on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. High temperatures will average in the upper 90s on the Fourth of July before cooling slightly Friday.

Will there be excessive heat on Independence Day?

Large portions of North and Central Texas are at risk of moderate to major heat on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Some areas may see extreme heat.

Do fireworks work in the rain?

It depends on the amount of rainfall and the kind of fireworks. Light drizzle can actually make fireworks safer by decreasing the likelihood of a fire starting once the fireworks land on the ground. However, considerable rainfall can soak fireworks fuses, so they may not launch.

Texas weather: Fourth of July historical data

The National Weather Service has analyzed historical weather records for parts of Texas, up to 2018.

Houston

From as far back as 1891, here's climate data from Houston:

Averages

Warmest

Coldest

Wettest

High: 97.1℉

101℉ (2009)

66℉ (1910

4.19" (2018)

Low: 74.1℉

100℉ (1970)

67℉ (1924)

3.49" (1942)

Rainfall: 0.24"

99℉ (1980)

68℉ (1985)

2.20" (1910)

99℉ (1969)

69℉ (1977)

1.03" (1916)

99℉ (1901)

69℉ (1907)

0.65 (1966)

Galveston

Galveston's weather data only reaches back to 1947:

Averages

Warmest

Coldest

Wettest

High: 87.6℉

94℉ (1970)

71℉ (1985)

2.27" (2018)

Low: 79.1℉

93℉ (2009)

71℉ (1968)

1.79" (2007)

Rainfall: 0.13"

93℉ (2005)

73℉ (2007)

1.24" (1949)

93℉ (1999)

73℉ (1972)

0.83" (1985)

92℉ (2013)

74℉ (2008)

0.64" (2006)

College Station

Lastly, climate data for College Station dates back to 1902:

Averages

Warmest

Coldest

Wettest

High: 93.3℉

103℉ (1933)

63℉ (1924)

1.56" (2006)

Low: 72.6℉

102℉ (2009)

65℉ (1918)

1.50" (1948)

Rainfall: 0.13"

101℉ (2005)

66℉ (1923)

1.40" (1920)

101℉ (1939)

66℉ (1917

1.37" (1929)

101℉ (1911)

68℉ (1916)

1.29" (1933)

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Will rain soak July 4 fireworks displays? See Texas weather forecasts

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