(NEXSTAR) – People in some areas of the U.S. may want to stock up on their own sparklers, Roman candles and fountains, because the weather may put a damper on July Fourth fireworks displays.

"Some parts of the United States are going to have to deal with Mother Nature's fireworks, and the manmade ones may get a little bit of a washout," said Chief Meteorologist Brian James with the Nexstar Weather Center.

The central part of the United States and down toward the Southeast have the greatest chance of rain and thunderstorms, according to James.