4th Of July Weather: Holiday Forecast For Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, 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, Northbrook 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 71 degrees/Low of 58 degrees
• Partly cloudy throughout the day
• Wind N 12 mph
• 16 percent chance of rain

Saturday, July 3 forecast:

• High of 76 degrees/Low of 58 degrees
• Mostly cloudy throughout the day
• Wind NNW 6 mph
• 8 percent chance of rain

What: Liberty Loop 5K Race and Liberty Lap Fun Run When: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 3 (Liberty Loop) and 9 a.m. (Liberty Lap Fun Run) Where: Techny Prairie Parks and Fields, 1750 Techny Road, Northbrook Details: Enjoy a scenic run or walk on a certified 5K course. Winners receive medals, and pre-registered participants receive a dry-fit T-shirt and gift bag. Children five and under can run/walk at no charge but need to be preregistered. Online and in-person registration ends 5 p.m. on Friday, July 2. Race packet pickup available from 1-6 p.m. on Friday, July 2 at Techny Prairie Activity Center. Find out more at www.nbparks.org.

What: Music at Village Green Park When: 3-5 p.m. July 3 Where: Village Green Park, 1810 Walters Ave., Northbrook Details: Night Baby, a rock 'n' roll cover band, performs in the southwest corner of the park.

Sunday, July 4 forecast:

• High of 88 degrees/Low of 64 degrees
• Humid throughout the day
• Wind W 7 mph
• 1 percent chance of rain

What: Fireworks When: Dusk on July 4 Where: Meadowhill Park and Techny Prairie Park and Fields, Northbrook Details: Blankets encouraged, chairs not allowed in some areas. For a complete list of all Northbrook Park District-sponsored events, visit www.nbparks.org.

Monday, July 5 forecast:

• High of 90 degrees/Low of 72 degrees
• Partly cloudy throughout the day
• Wind W 9 mph
• 1 percent chance of rain

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