The storm is expected to pass east of New England beginning Friday night.
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People ran through a downpour in Cambridge after the fireworks display.
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The Esplanade was empty except for this couple following an evacuation order.
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Warnings were issued for people to use emergency shelter due to the weather.
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Members of the crowd were ordered to evacuate as storms hit the Boston area.
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From Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Katie Tong and Ben Morrow watched the fireworks over the Charles River.
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The fireworks display was moved ahead of schedule due to the weather.
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This year's show also cut out the 1812 Overture as storms came to Boston.
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The display lasted about 20 minutes before authorities issued evacuation orders at the Esplanade.
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The Beach Boys joined the Boston Pops on stage.
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Members of the crowd gave a salute as they sang the national anthem.
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Flags waved as the crowd sang the national anthem.
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Governor Patrick reacted after firing a cannon before the concert.
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The storm began moving offshore after slamming into North Carolina?s barrier islands overnight.
Storms force early end to Esplanade showOfficials ordered the crowd to evacuate once the fireworks display ended as severe weather arrived.
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