Ill update you on the tenday forecast coming up. Thank you, lauryn. The crowds arent as big as normal but quite a pew people are hanging out on the National Mall hoping to see the big show in person. News4s Meagan Fitzgerald spoke to some of those who want to make sure that they have a great spot for all of the action. Meagan . Reporter thats right. If youve ever been out here, you understand why they got out here so early. They came prepared because they knew they were in store for a wet day ahead. Since early this morning, people have been getting ready for the most anticipated holidays of the season. This is the best spot to see the fireworks. Reporter and families would agree. Weve got restrooms right here the fireworks through there, parade route through there. Reporter michael is pataki tr pata patriarch of the family. Reporter and its not enough to stop families have having a good time because theyve experienced rain on the fourth before so they know the drill and others celebra
They are right there. But this year come drop this. Reporter getting that perfect spot wasnt as difficult as past years. We have restrooms right here. Parade route ride there. Reporter the question is, will it go on . It looks like we can get it off within a reasonable amount of time, we would make that. Reporter mike with the National Park service says they are monitoring the weather closely but a few factors come in and they may have to delay or move the event to tomorrow. Were looking out for things like high winds, heavy rain, low ceiling on the clouds, thunder, lightning. Reporter a lot of people hope that the elements stay away but whatever happens, they will have a good time either way. We have a bunch when it starts pouring, we go home. Reporter there you go. At 6 00, well show you some of the creative ways that folks have managed to have a good time despite the weather. Back to you. Transportation reporter adam tuss has been keeping an eye on the crowd as everyone moves in for
Portions of the central shenandoah valley. Not necessarily good. Might be all right for a barbecue but it will create instability west of here. If we go into the evening, most everybody else will have light rain and showers to deal with. This is what were going to have to deal with as we get into the overnight. Were not done yet. Temperatures right now at 72 degrees and its muggy, it is cloudy and it is rainy and on the breezy side as well. Well continue to time out that rain for not only tonight but tomorrow as well. Guys . Thanks, lauryn weather has caused cancellations for fireworks tonight but the National Mall is still a go. Is weather keeping people home . We saw it coming down a second ago. Reporter i know. I wish we had Better Weather but lot of folks decision to come out here and enjoy the holiday. Typically this time of year youll see people all around here. It hasnt stopped everyone from coming out and having a good time. Most would agree that the National Mall is one of the