Summertime is already sizzlin’ in the Carolinas, and the 4th of July is around the corner.
Fireworks are fun, just make sure other things don’t go up in flames too.
Check the law
Some fireworks may be legal, but that doesn’t always equal safe, and North and South Carolina laws differ when it comes to purchasing and using fireworks.
Fireworks forecast?
It may seem obvious that a windy night isn’t ideal for fireworks, but calm conditions aren’t necessarily the best either. On still nights, smoke can linger in the air, reducing visibility and impacting air quality.
On the other hand, strong winds can carry sparks and embers well beyond your launch area, potentially landing on your unsuspecting neighbor’s pine needle mulch.
The best advice is to always be weather-aware. We are fortunate to have many awesome meteorologists in the area who regularly update weather conditions, including Brad Panovich.
Sparklers are not kid-friendly
Super fun, and great for the pics on social, but when you think about it, you’re handing your kid a stick that burns at around 2,000 degrees.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, sparklers account for more than 25% of emergency room visits for firework-related injuries.
Top Firework Safety Tips
- Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fireworks that don’t go off or in case of fire
- Never allow young children to handle fireworks
- Never hold lighted fireworks in your hands
- Never light fireworks indoors
- Only use them away from people, houses, and flammable material
- Only light one device at a time and maintain a safe distance after lighting
- Never ignite devices in a container
- Do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks
- Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding
Some Places to see 2026 J4 Fireworks in NC and SC
