Fireworks Forecast Desk
Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne · DMA #15
Tonight’s read · July 4, 2026

Clear skies for Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne

Universal Studios Florida CineSational July 4 has a clean window.
Best seat
Clear across the metro
20 of 21 ideal (95%)
Watch
No washouts in the market
20 ideal (95%) · 1 decent (5%)
Confidence
Low
6 days out · firms daily
Score breakdownavg 79 / 100
Ideal20 · 95%
Decent1 · 5%
Updated Jul 5, 5:40 AM UTC7-day outlook — verdicts firm daily through the 4th
Top picks tonightIdeal · 91 pts leads the market
1
Smoke on the Water & Fire in the Sky
Cocoa Beach, FL · 9:09 PM est.
Ideal91
2
Cape Canaveral 4th of July Fireworks
Cape Canaveral, FL · 9:09 PM est.
Ideal90
3
Melbourne / Viera Independence Day Fireworks
Melbourne, FL · 9:09 PM est.
Ideal85
Read-ready script
20 ideal · 1 decent · 21 shows scored
If you're watching in Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne tonight, Universal Studios Florida CineSational July 4 looks like a clean view — high cloud that won't block the bursts and a light SE wind to carry the smoke off. From Universal Studios Florida CineSational July 4 to The Heartbeat of Freedom, the big shows all have a clear window. It's a clean night across the market, low confidence now and firming as the 4th nears.
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Every show in your market — 21 · 1 more light up July 3
★ Marquee pinned first — the iconic show; the rest ranked best sky → worst. Click any row to expand conditions.
ShowTownLaunchSky at launchWindVerdict
★Universal Studios Florida CineSational July 4MARQUEEOrlando, FL9:12 PM est.OvercastSE 5 mphIdeal76
Smoke on the Water & Fire in the SkyCocoa Beach, FL9:09 PM est.OvercastW 9 mphIdeal91
Cape Canaveral 4th of July FireworksCape Canaveral, FL9:09 PM est.OvercastSW 8 mphIdeal90
Melbourne / Viera Independence Day FireworksMelbourne, FL9:09 PM est.OvercastNNE 7 mphIdeal85
Palm Bay Independence Day CelebrationPalm Bay, FL9:08 PM est.OvercastSSE 6 mphIdeal85
Winter Garden Independence DayWinter Garden, FL9:13 PM est.OvercastSSE 8 mphIdeal84
Thunder on the RidgeHaines City, FL9:12 PM est.Mostly cloudyE 7 mphIdeal83
Red, White & BoomClermont, FL9:14 PM est.Mostly cloudySE 7 mphIdeal82
The Heartbeat of FreedomLake Buena Vista, FL9:12 PM est.OvercastSE 6 mphIdeal81
Bandshell Star Spangled Summer Concert & FireworksDaytona Beach, FL9:12 PM est.OvercastSW 10 mphIdeal80
Disney's Celebrate AmericaLake Buena Vista, FL9:13 PM est.OvercastSSE 5 mphIdeal80
LEGOLAND Florida Red White & BOOMWinter Haven, FL9:12 PM est.Mostly cloudyESE 8 mphIdeal80
Monumental 4th of JulyKissimmee, FL9:12 PM est.OvercastE 5 mphIdeal80
SeaWorld Independence Day FireworksOrlando, FL9:12 PM est.OvercastESE 5 mphIdeal79
Heartbeat of FreedomOrlando, FL9:12 PM est.OvercastSE 5 mphIdeal76
4th of July Celebration at Avalon ParkOrlando, FL9:12 PM est.OvercastSE 5 mphIdeal76
A Fourth of July Concert in the SkyOrlando, FL9:12 PM est.OvercastSE 5 mphIdeal75
Fireworks at the FountainOrlando, FL9:12 PM est.OvercastSE 5 mphIdeal75
Freedom on the WaterfrontMount Dora, FL9:14 PM est.Mostly cloudySE 7 mphIdeal74
4th of July Celebration at Central ParkWinter Park, FL9:12 PM est.Mostly cloudySE 6 mphIdeal70
Oviedo 4th of July CelebrationOviedo, FL9:12 PM est.OvercastE 7 mphDecent61
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