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Our radar is based off of US NEXRAD and Canadian weather radar sites through the quality controlled MRMS system. It compiles various sources for radar data and filters out erroneous returns such as sun spikes and ground clutter. We then colorize the precipitation based on our methods for determining precipitation type. Rain is in shades of green, mixed precipitation and freezing rain in shades of pink and snow is in shades of blue.

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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Cook County, IL

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Ford Heights, Illinois

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Ford Heights, IL please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Ford Heights, IL

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Ford Heights, IL, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Ford Heights, Illinois

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Cook County, Illinois

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Ford Heights, IL Climate Summary

General Climate

    •   Ford Heights, Illinois experiences a humid continental climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
    •   The city receives an average of 37.2 inches of precipitation annually, which is evenly distributed throughout the year.
    •   Ford Heights is located in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, which means that the average annual minimum temperature is between 15°F and 20°F.

Summer

    •   Summer temperatures in Ford Heights are hot and humid, with average highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid-60s.
    •   The hottest month is July, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 69°F.
    •   Summer thunderstorms are common, and the city occasionally experiences severe weather, such as tornadoes and hail.

Winter

    •   Winters in Ford Heights are cold and snowy, with average highs in the mid-30s and lows in the mid-20s.
    •   The coldest month is January, with an average high of 32°F and an average low of 19°F.
    •   Snowfall is common during the winter months, with the city receiving an average of 30.5 inches of snow per year.

Spring and Fall

    •   Spring and fall temperatures in Ford Heights are mild, with average highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s.
    •   These seasons are generally pleasant, with less humidity than the summer months.

Climate Change

    •   Like many other parts of the world, Ford Heights is experiencing the effects of climate change.
    •   Average temperatures in the city have been rising in recent decades, and the number of extreme weather events, such as heat waves and heavy rainfall, has also been increasing.
    •   These changes are expected to continue in the future, and they are likely to have a significant impact on the city's environment and economy.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Ford Heights is home to the 120-acre Markham Prairie, a remnant of the vast prairie ecosystem that once covered the region.

    •   The prairie is a diverse habitat, supporting over 200 plant species and numerous animal species, including deer, coyotes, and birds.

Science

    •   Ford Heights is the site of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge Complex, one of the largest industrial facilities in the world.

    •   The complex was a major center for automotive innovation in the 20th century, and today it produces vehicles, engines, and other components.

Personalities

    •   The renowned jazz musician Miles Davis was born in Ford Heights in 1926.

    •   The civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. visited Ford Heights in 1966 to speak at a rally against racial discrimination.

Tourist Attractions
1.Roosevelt University - South Loop Campus

(Chicago, IL): A private university with a focus on urban education and research.

2.Harold Washington Library Center

(Chicago, IL): The central branch of the Chicago Public Library system.

3.Chicago Cultural Center

(Chicago, IL): A free cultural center that offers a variety of exhibitions, performances, and classes.

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