Happy 4th of July! While many Rhode Island town s set off their firework shows early this year, there are a few places you can go if you want to see a professional firework shows on the 4th of July. And they promise to be spectacular, particularly the Newport show, which will shoot off over Newport Harbor this evening.

Eight Rhode Island communities have planned their firework shows for July 3 this year. Here's how thunderstorms are impacting them.

For weather updates on July 3 fireworks, go here. As June comes to an end, the country is preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July, and many towns in Rhode Island are preparing special fireworks shows,