Tag: 4th of July

The History of Fireworks

7/4/2022 - By Alexis Stempien. On America's first Fourth of July celebration in 1777, fireworks were one color: orange. There were no elaborate sparkles, no red, white, and blue stars -- nothing more than a few glorified (although uplifting) explosions in the sky. As it turns out, although we've been lighting fireworks… SEE MORE

Police To Use Drones to Monitor Illegal Fireworks

7/4/2022 - By Rachel Showalter. This year will be the first time some Central Coast cities are using drone technology to monitor illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July. Most cities have some regulations to enforce safe and legal fireworks. Still, every year, many areas see an increased use of illegal fireworks.… SEE MORE

Coast Guard Warnings for July 4th

7/2/2022 - SEATTLE — The Coast Guard would like to remind recreational boaters of the risks associated with recreating in, on or around cold water this Fourth of July weekend. Despite warmer air temperatures, Pacific Northwest waters continue to remain in the 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit range. To prevent cold water shock… SEE MORE

Record Number of New Boaters Expected July 4th

7/2/2022 - By the Water Sports Foundation Millions of boaters are expected to head out on the water this Fourth of July weekend, including more than 830,000 first-time boat buyers who purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in crowds coupled with the number of inexperienced new boaters has caught the attention… SEE MORE

July 4th Forecast: Typical Summer Weather

6/30/2022 - By NOAA. If you are wondering how the weather forecast is shaping up in your area for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, you’ve come to the right place. Typical summer weather is expected for much of the U.S. with scattered showers and thunderstorms from parts of the Southwest to… SEE MORE

5 Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July on your Boat

6/13/2022 - By Discover Boating July 4th is always one of the most popular boating weekends of the year—and therefore, you are hereby granted the ultimate excuse to make it a weekend-long boating vacation. If you’ve never celebrated America's birthday on the water, you’re in for a treat. From boating activities you can start… SEE MORE

Will It Rain on Your Fourth of July Parade?

Coastal News

6/26/2019 - By Deke Arndt and Rebecca Lindsey. NOAA’s National Weather Service will soon be issuing forecasts for Independence Day but here’s a look at the historical probability that your Fourth of July picnic will be rained on, based on observations from 1981-2010. If all we had to go on was history,… SEE MORE