NJN/a.m. for Thursday, July 4, 2013

Published 4:00 pm Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Good morning, and happy Independence Day! Get ready for a soggy celebration.

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Weather: Scattered thunderstorms are predicted for all morning, followed by rain the rest of the day and more thunderstorms beginning around midnight. The high is 77 and the low is 71. Keep those fireworks dry.

Birmingham tradition: The annual Thunder on the Mountain is so far still scheduled for 9 p.m. The free show is about 20 minutes long and can be seen from anywhere where there is a good view of Vulcan.