4th Of July Weather: Holiday Forecast For Oak Forest

OAK FOREST, IL — Before your head to a 4th of July parade or fireworks show, be sure to pack 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, Oak Forest 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

Mostly cloudy throughout the day.

• High 73, low 58
• 8 mph winds, with gusts up to 20 mph

Saturday, July 3

Clear throughout the day.

• High 85, low 54
• 6 mph winds, with gusts up to 15 mph

Sunday, July 4

Clear throughout the day.

• High 89, low 66
• 8 mph winds, with gusts up to 19 mph

Want a second opinion? The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies, with a high near 91, and west wind 5 to 10 mph — with gusts as high as 15 mph.

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