For those hoping to see the fireworks over Missouri's Capitol on Saturday, don't worry. The abundance of wet weather isn't expected to cause any issues with the show.
Ryan Adams, lead shooter for the Salute to America fireworks show and sales representative for J&M Displays, said the company always tries to plan ahead in terms of setting up the fireworks in dry conditions, but the Jefferson City "shoot site" is much simpler to work with than other sites. That's because the fireworks are shot from the Capital Sand Plant, where they have access to hard ground instead of a grassy field that can stay damp much longer.
"We're able to set up in an area that's actually on roadways," Adams said. "Location really helps us out quite a bit here."
Adams said other shows around Central Missouri have to deal with the wet ground issue, but find ways to make it work. He noted he would much rather deal with conditions that are a bit wet than when they are too dry and shows have to be cancelled because of the potential fire hazard.
Adams said the company tries to change the show each year, with new music and new elements to keep people engaged year after year.
"We want to go for something new and exciting," Adams said. "You don't want the same show every year."