by Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather Correspondent
It is going to be partly cloudy hot and humid through Independence Day with afternoon highs in the low 90s and dropping to the low 70s at night, there will only be a slight chance of an afternoon shower. Rain chances will pick back up to 40 to 50% from Sunday through the middle part of next week. We will have an almost full moon on Saturday night, the actual full moon is on the 5th. For most it should be a pretty nice July 4th!
I was telling you in a recent article how we are at our most dangerous time of the year from now through August for lightning strikes. NOAA statistics show that about one-third of lightning fatalities occur while people are either fishing, boating or at the beach. Another third were working outside such as mowing the lawn, working on the roof and construction and farming. The last third were having fun outside, going on walks and camping, riding motorcycles and ATVs and playing soccer and golf. 80% were men and there were no fatalities to anyone in their home during lightning. So always move inside when a storm is approaching and avoid electrical appliances and you should be just fine. You can reach me anytime at weather1@charter.net
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