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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 Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, 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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Forest Park, IL Climate Summary

General Climate

    •   Forest Park, Illinois has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
    •   The average annual temperature is 50.6°F (10.3°C).
    •   The average annual precipitation is 36.3 inches (922 mm).

Temperature

    •   The average temperature in July, the warmest month, is 77.0°F (25.0°C).
    •   The average temperature in January, the coldest month, is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).
    •   The highest temperature ever recorded in Forest Park was 107°F (41.7°C) on July 14, 1936.
    •   The lowest temperature ever recorded in Forest Park was -27°F (-32.8°C) on January 20, 1985.

Precipitation

    •   The average annual precipitation in Forest Park is 36.3 inches (922 mm).
    •   The wettest month is April, with an average precipitation of 4.2 inches (107 mm).
    •   The driest month is February, with an average precipitation of 1.9 inches (48 mm).
    •   Forest Park receives an average of 33 inches (84 cm) of snow per year.

Severe Weather

    •   Forest Park is located in an area that is prone to severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hail.
    •   The city has been hit by several tornadoes in recent years, including an EF2 tornado in 2013 and an EF1 tornado in 2017.
    •   Forest Park is also at risk for flooding, especially during heavy rains.

Climate Change

    •   The climate in Forest Park is changing, and the city is experiencing more extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and floods.
    •   The average annual temperature in Forest Park has increased by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit (1.1 degrees Celsius) since the late 19th century.
    •   The city is also receiving more precipitation, and the precipitation is becoming more intense.
    •   These changes are expected to continue in the future, and they will have a significant impact on the city's infrastructure, economy, and quality of life.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Forest Park is home to the Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve, a 350-acre natural area with diverse flora and fauna.

    •   The preserve is a designated National Natural Landmark, recognized for its unique ecosystem and abundance of native species.

    •   The preserve features a 100-foot glacial moraine, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Science

    •   The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) is located in nearby Batavia, and Forest Park is home to many scientists who work at the lab.

    •   Fermilab is a world-renowned particle physics research facility, where groundbreaking discoveries have been made.

    •   The lab's Tevatron particle accelerator was the largest and most powerful in the world until 2011.

Personalities

    •   Ernest Hemingway, the Nobel Prize-winning author, lived in Forest Park from 1918 to 1919.

    •   The house where Hemingway lived, known as the Hemingway Birthplace Museum, is a popular tourist attraction.

    •   Other notable residents of Forest Park include actor Gene Wilder and musician Buddy Guy.

Tourist Attractions
1.The Field Museum of Natural History**

2.The Shedd Aquarium**

3.The Adler Planetarium**

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