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10 AM

90°
RealFeel® 95°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 6%
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

RealFeel Shade™91°

Heat Index96°

WindSW 14 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index4.8 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity52%

Indoor Humidity52% (Very Humid)

Dew Point70° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover25%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 AM

92°
RealFeel® 99°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 7%
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

RealFeel Shade™93°

Heat Index98°

WindSW 14 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index7.3 (High)

Wind Gusts20 mph

Humidity49%

Indoor Humidity49% (Very Humid)

Dew Point71° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover29%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

12 PM

94°
RealFeel® 101°
Very Hot
RealFeel Guide
Very Hot
101° to 107°
Caution advised. Danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 7%
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

RealFeel Shade™94°

Heat Index101°

WindSW 15 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index9.4 (Very High)

Wind Gusts23 mph

Humidity47%

Indoor Humidity47% (Very Humid)

Dew Point71° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover36%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

1 PM

95°
RealFeel® 102°
Very Hot
RealFeel Guide
Very Hot
101° to 107°
Caution advised. Danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 11%
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

RealFeel Shade™95°

Heat Index102°

WindSW 16 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index10.4 (Very High)

Wind Gusts27 mph

Humidity44%

Indoor Humidity44% (Very Humid)

Dew Point71° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover45%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

2 PM

97°
RealFeel® 104°
Very Hot
RealFeel Guide
Very Hot
101° to 107°
Caution advised. Danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 19%
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

RealFeel Shade™97°

Heat Index104°

WindSW 15 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index9.4 (Very High)

Wind Gusts24 mph

Humidity41%

Indoor Humidity41% (Very Humid)

Dew Point70° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover52%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

3 PM

96°
RealFeel® 101°
Very Hot
RealFeel Guide
Very Hot
101° to 107°
Caution advised. Danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 19%
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

RealFeel Shade™96°

Heat Index102°

WindSW 15 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index7.3 (High)

Wind Gusts24 mph

Humidity42%

Indoor Humidity42% (Very Humid)

Dew Point70° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™7 (Bright)

Cloud Cover59%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

4 PM

95°
RealFeel® 98°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 24%
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

RealFeel Shade™95°

Heat Index101°

WindSW 16 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index4.2 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts25 mph

Humidity43%

Indoor Humidity43% (Very Humid)

Dew Point70° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

5 PM

94°
RealFeel® 96°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 47%
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

RealFeel Shade™94°

Heat Index100°

WindSW 15 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index3.0 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts24 mph

Humidity45%

Indoor Humidity45% (Very Humid)

Dew Point70° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover68%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

6 PM

90°
RealFeel® 90°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 51%
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Mostly cloudy w/ t-storms
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

RealFeel Shade™90°

Heat Index97°

WindSW 14 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts23 mph

Humidity55%

Indoor Humidity55% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover68%

Rain0.04 in

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling4000 ft

7 PM

89°
RealFeel® 92°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 43%
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

RealFeel Shade™91°

Heat Index95°

WindSW 13 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts21 mph

Humidity54%

Indoor Humidity54% (Very Humid)

Dew Point71° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover65%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 PM

81°
RealFeel® 85°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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rain drop 58%
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Thunderstorms
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

RealFeel Shade™85°

Heat Index88°

WindSW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.1 (Low)

Wind Gusts16 mph

Humidity87%

Indoor Humidity87% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point77° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Rain0.27 in

Visibility3 mi

Cloud Ceiling4000 ft

9 PM

83°
RealFeel® 87°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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rain drop 49%
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Mostly cloudy
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

Heat Index88°

WindSW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts15 mph

Humidity71%

Indoor Humidity71% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 PM

84°
RealFeel® 90°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 49%
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Mostly cloudy
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

Heat Index91°

WindSW 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity69%

Indoor Humidity69% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 PM

84°
RealFeel® 90°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 49%
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Mostly cloudy
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

12:00 PM Monday - 12:00 AM Friday

Heat Index91°

WindSW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity70%

Indoor Humidity70% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point74° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

Hourly Weather Forecast for River Forest

AccuWeather's hourly forecast for River Forest provides hour-by-hour temperatures, RealFeel® Temperature, and precipitation probability through the next 10 days. The current hour shows 90° with a RealFeel® of 95°, hazy sunshine with a 6% chance of precipitation. Each hourly forecast includes wind speed, humidity, air quality, UV index, and the AccuLumen Brightness Index™, AccuWeather's measure of perceived outdoor light intensity. Forecasts are generated by proprietary systems developed by AccuWeather meteorologists since 1962.

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