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

Many towns around Rhode Island are kicking off their 4th of July celebrations (and the long weekend) one day early with firework shows on July 3. As of 7 a.m., there's a chance of thunderstorms in the evening,

The capital city is celebrating the Fourth of July early this year with a fireworks display at India Point Park Wednesday night.