4th Of July Weather: Holiday Forecast For Arlington Heights

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Before your head to a 4th of July parade or fireworks, be sure to pack an umbrella/a little extra sunscreen before you go.

As we approach the holiday, your Independence Day festivities are no doubt confirmed. But, as most of us know, Mother Nature is fickle and could always step in and ruin the best-laid plans with a trifecta of rain, storms and cloudy skies.

So far, Buffalo Grove looks as if it could avoid the worst of Mother Nature’s wrath, according to the most recent forecast for our area.

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Friday, July 2 forecast:

• High of 74 degrees/Low of 57 degrees
• Mostly cloudy throughout the day
• Wind NNE 8 mph
• 8 percent chance of rain

Saturday, July 3 forecast:

• High of 87 degrees/Low of 57 degrees
• Clear throughout the day
• Wind WNW 7 mph
• 2 percent chance of rain

What: Fireworks show/Where: Arlington International Racecourse/When: Post time for the first race is set for 2:25 p.m. July 3 with fireworks starting at around 9 p.m./Details: The fireworks will follow a full day of racing in Arlington Heights. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.arlingtonpark.com.

Sunday, July 4 forecast:

• High of 91 degrees/Low of 70 degrees
• Clear throughout the day
• Wind WNW 6 mph
• 1 percent chance of rain

Monday, July 5 forecast:

• High of 90 degrees/Low of 73 degrees
• Mostly cloudy throughout the day
• Wind SSW 6 mph
• 2 percent chance of rain

Want a second opinion? The National Weather Service calls for much of the same.