Tonight’s read · July 4, 2026
Mostly clear for Columbia, SC
Lake Murray 4th of July has a clean window.
Best seat
Clear across the metro
1 of 3 ideal (33%)
Watch
No washouts in the market
1 ideal (33%) · 2 decent (67%)
Confidence
Medium
6 days out · firms daily
Score breakdownavg 68 / 100
Ideal1 · 33%
Decent2 · 67%
Updated Jul 5, 5:40 AM UTC7-day outlook — verdicts firm daily through the 4th
Top picks tonightIdeal · 79 pts leads the market
1
Lake Murray 4th of July
Columbia, SC · 9:25 PM est.
2
Fort Jackson 4th of July Fireworks
Columbia, SC · 9:24 PM est.
3
Augusta Independence Day Fireworks
Augusta, GA · 9:27 PM est.
1 ideal · 2 decent · 3 shows scored
If you're watching in Columbia, SC tonight, Lake Murray 4th of July looks like a clean view — clear skies and a brisk W wind. Every show in the market has a clear window tonight. It's a clean night across the market, medium confidence now and firming as the 4th nears.
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| Show | Town | Launch | Sky at launch | Wind | Verdict |
|---|
| ★Lake Murray 4th of JulyMARQUEE | Columbia, SC | 9:25 PM est. | Mostly clear | W 12 mph | Ideal79 |
| Fort Jackson 4th of July Fireworks | Columbia, SC | 9:24 PM est. | Mostly clear | SE 8 mph | Decent63 |
| Augusta Independence Day Fireworks | Augusta, GA | 9:27 PM est. | Mostly clear | E 9 mph | Decent61 |
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