The rain is expected to clear for picnics this afternoon. We could have a few lingering showers but the weather should be clear for fireworks today.

 Here Is the forecast from the National Weather Service:

Independence Day: A chance of showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 8 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. 

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph. 

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 8 mph. 

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind 3 to 5 mph. 

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.