I cannot stress how enjoyable the weather will be for the July 4 holiday tomorrow, but first - we need to be careful today as scattered storms pop up this afternoon generally between around 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

An isolated downpour can develop slightly before then, mostly toward and north of I-84. The area of thunderstorms will move south and east through early evening.

This could very well end up being one of the best weekends of the summer. Great beach and boating weather! Sunny, low humidity and warm weather tomorrow and Saturday. It will become hotter on Sunday with a slight uptick in humidity, but it looks to stay dry. Enjoy!

NEXT WEEK HIGHLIGHTS: Spotty summer thunderstorm chances return with high temperatures mostly in the 80s after a hot and humid Monday with highs in the 90s.

Have a great and safe holiday weekend!

FORECAST:

TODAY: STORM WATCH — Sun and clouds. Scattered strong thunderstorms from around 3 p.m. through 8 p.m. Thunderstorms can bring wind gusts over 50 mph, small hail and downpours that can lead to localized flooding. Hot and noticeably humid. Highs around 89 degrees.

TONIGHT: Rain chance ends early to mid-evening. Clouds clear overnight and the humidity lowers.

FRIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY -- This is going to be one of the best weather days of the summer! Sunny, low humidity, warm and with a light breeze. Enjoy! Highs around 85 degrees. Lows around 62 degrees.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Low humidity. Highs around 87 degrees. Lows near 68 degrees.

SUNDAY: Sun and clouds. Hot and slightly more humid. Highs around 92 degrees. Lows near 72 degrees.

MONDAY: Sun and clouds. Hot and humid. Highs around 93 degrees. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible. Lows near 73 degrees.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered strong afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Highs around 87 degrees. Lows near 71 degrees.

WEDNESDAY: Sun and clouds. A few spotty showers and thunderstorms will be possible. Highs around 86 degrees. Lows near 65 degrees.