As of 4 p.m., the fireworks display scheduled for downtown Derby and Shelton is on, according to Shelton officials.
A recorded message on the Shelton recreation department’s cancellation line advises residents to call before they head out to tonight’s festivities.
Officials have until 5 p.m. to cancel if severe weather hits. Be sure to call (203) 331-4120 to double check.
Here is the latest forecast from the National Weather Service:
This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind between 3 and 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.