This year's Juneteenth celebrations from Houston to Galveston and beyond could include rain and even storms. If you have outdoor plans, you shouldn't have to preemptively cancel them. Let's dive into when and where storms are most likely to occur Thursday.

Overall, rain chances will be up-and-down as we go through the next week. Look for spotty to scattered storms on Juneteenth during the afternoon with lower rain chances returning Friday and Saturday.

One of America's newest federal holidays takes place Thursday, and government offices and some businesses will close their doors for a day. Juneteenth, on June 19, is a holiday that commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in Texas.

The holiday has been commemorated as America's Second Independence Day, and several companies may be updating their hours of operation in honor of the federal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Houston Juneteenth Urban Takeover will offer four parties and additional events throughout the weekend to celebrate the holiday.

Juneteenth, the holiday marking the official end of slavery is celebrated annually on June 19, but became recognized as a federal holiday a few years back.