July 4 fireworks drastically drop US air quality: meteorologists

July 4 fireworks drastically drop US air quality: meteorologists

What would the Fourth of July be without fireworks? It turns out much healthier. Studies across the US have shown a drastic drop in air quality at the first rocket’s red glare and bomb bursting in air. “If you happen to be downwind from a big fireworks event it is very hazardous,” Paul Walsh, Meteorologist … Read more

‘Sultry’ start in NYC for July 4 weekend ahead of stormy Saturday

‘Sultry’ start in NYC for July 4 weekend ahead of stormy Saturday

The July Fourth weekend will get off to a steamy start in New York before intense storms descend throughout the tri-state region on Saturday, forecasters said. It’ll be humid and warm early Saturday — a “typical sultry summer day” with a high of 89 degrees in New York City — before conditions deteriorate significantly as … Read more

Fourth of July weekend rain in tri-state region expected to clear in time for fireworks

Fourth of July weekend rain in tri-state region expected to clear in time for fireworks

The Fourth of July holiday weekend forecast was a mixed bag, forecasters said Wednesday, but conditions are expected to be dry for fireworks in New York City and the tri-state region. The Big Apple will get off to a sizzling start Friday — with a high of 91 degrees expected – before a cold front … Read more