Is freedom on the horizon? Freedom from rain, gray skies and lousy weather for the Fourth of July?

Looks likely, according to the National Weather Service’s office in Seattle.

The weather forecast for Bainbridge Island predicts a partly sunny Independence Day, with a high near 71 degrees. At night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Going into the holiday weekend, however, islanders can expect a slight chance of rain or drizzle on Saturday morning, turning to a slight chance of showers after 11 a.m.

It is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

On Sunday, the chance of showers increases to 40 percent. It will remain mostly cloudy, and the temperature is expected to hit a high near 72.

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