Day: July 2, 2023

Scattered showers, thunderstorms in forecast amid Fourth of July celebrations

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Scattered showers, thunderstorms in forecast amid Fourth of July celebrations

Let freedom rain. Forecasted showers and thunderstorms may put a damper on the long Fourth of July weekend — though rain may clear in time for New Yorkers to enjoy fireworks Tuesday night. Light showers were expected in the city Sunday as thunderstorms take shape around sundown, Fox Meteorologist Cody Braud told The Post. “There … Read more

US Forest Service suggests using Silly String instead of fireworks

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US Forest Service suggests using Silly String instead of fireworks

As much of the West prepares for a hot, dry Fourth of July weekend, some of the area’s US Forest Service (USFS) managers have advised patriotic revelers to find alternatives to personal fireworks to avoid starting a forest fire.  In New Mexico, a release from the USFS suggested red, white and blue silly string among other ways … Read more