Storms possible for July 4 Celebration

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Adam Wolfe
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Thunderstorms and showers could interrupt Maricopa’s Great American Fourth of July celebration, as storms remain a possibility throughout the weekend.

The projected high for Thursday is 105 degrees, with wind gusts reaching 21 mph. Maricopa residents can expect a break from potential monsoons as no storms are projected for the day. However, commuters should watch out for blowing dust during their evening commutes.

The temperature is expected to spike slightly to 107 degrees on Friday. It should be a mostly sunny day with calm winds around 10 mph. There is a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms in the late afternoon, but inclement weather isn’t expected to really pick up until Saturday.

According to the National Weather Service, there is 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11a.m. for Independence Day. The day is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 106 degrees. Winds will be “breezy” around 15 mph in the morning, but gusts could reach as high as 21 mph.

The high for Sunday is expected to be 103 degrees. There is a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms throughout the day. That is currently projected to last through Wednesday.

Adam Wolfe
Adam Wolfe
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Adam was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but spent the majority of his young life in Lakeside, Arizona. After graduating from Blue Ridge High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He has been working in the field of journalism since 2010. Adam has worked in a wide range of fields including professional sports and international media relations. He has also been a breaking news reporter, sports columnist, government reporter and community reporter. He spent a year in Denver, Colorado before coming to Maricopa in 2015. In his spare time, he will often be found enjoying the great outdoors. If he isn’t hiking or fishing, he is likely hopelessly cheering on his Arizona sports teams. Adam was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but spent the majority of his young life in Lakeside, Arizona. After graduating from Blue Ridge High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He has been working in the field of journalism since 2010. Adam has worked in a wide range of fields including professional sports and international media relations. He has also been a breaking news reporter, sports columnist, government reporter and community reporter. He spent a year in Denver, Colorado before coming to Maricopa in 2015. In his spare time, he will often be found enjoying the great outdoors. If he isn’t hiking or fishing, he is likely hopelessly cheering on his Arizona sports teams. Adam was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but spent the majority of his young life in Lakeside, Arizona. After graduating from Blue Ridge High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He has been working in the field of journalism since 2010. Adam has worked in a wide range of fields including professional sports and international media relations. He has also been a breaking news reporter, sports columnist, government reporter and community reporter. He spent a year in Denver, Colorado before coming to Maricopa in 2015. In his spare time, he will often be found enjoying the great outdoors. If he isn’t hiking or fishing, he is likely hopelessly cheering on his Arizona sports teams.
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