The 4 of July forecast in NYC is looking ideal for holiday festivities and the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show.

Central Pennsylvanians can expect an ideal Fourth of July weather -wise, with sunshine and comfortable temperatures, followed by a warming trend that will bring increasing heat and humidity through the weekend.

Severe storms are closing in on the Northeast and extreme heat is headed to the Midwest as Americans gear up to enjoy the long Fourth of July weekend.