Hot, Mostly Favorable July 4th; Ireland Unsettled

The Fourth of July brings hot, mostly sunny, and pleasant weather to much of the United States, with temperatures in the mid-80s to mid-90s and generally low humidity, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic and Philadelphia. Most regions remain dry, but isolated showers or storms could occur in parts of the Midwest, South, and Southeast, though these are unlikely to disrupt festivities. The weekend forecast is more unsettled, with increased rain and storm chances, including the potential for strong storms and localized flooding in Kansas. Humidity and the frequency of showers are expected to rise next week across the eastern U.S. Beachgoers along the Southeast coast should monitor a developing tropical system that could bring heavy rain, rip currents, and higher surf. In Ireland, the weekend will be unsettled with rain and drizzle, gradually improving by Sunday and early next week.