Limp Bizkit brings Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Festival to Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL on Saturday, July 18, with the show kicking off at 1:00 p.m. CT. Before you dig out your old nu-metal gear, let’s talk about the sky.
Saturday’s Forecast
The National Weather Service calls for a high near 89°F, with temperatures actually falling to around 82°F as the afternoon wears on. The catch: heat index values could climb as high as 99°F, so it will feel noticeably hotter than the thermometer reading — especially standing in a packed amphitheater crowd. Skies will be mostly sunny, with a slight chance of rain showers between 9 and 10 a.m., followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Chance of precipitation sits at 20%, and any new rainfall should stay under a tenth of an inch. Wind will be out of the northwest at 10 to 15 mph.
What to Wear and Bring
With heat index numbers pushing 99°F, hydration is non-negotiable for a Day 1 crowd. A hydration backpack keeps water on you without eating into your hands during the pit. Pair it with SPF 50 sport sunscreen — reapply it, because you’ll be out in direct sun for hours before Limp Bizkit even takes the stage. Comfortable walking sandals beat anything stiff for standing on pavement and lawn all afternoon.
Since there’s a real, if slight, chance of storms rolling through, toss a packable rain jacket in your bag. It folds down small enough that you won’t notice it until you need it. With that northwest wind running 10 to 15 mph, a compact travel umbrella is a smarter call than anything oversized — if it does go up, it won’t fight the breeze.
Festival-Ready Gear
If you’re claiming lawn space early, a foldable camping chair makes the wait for doors a lot more comfortable in the heat. Keep your phone alive for the whole set (and the inevitable “Break Stuff” singalong) with a portable phone charger 20000mah, since outlets are nowhere near the lawn.
Practical Tips
Plan to arrive well before the 1:00 p.m. CT start — amphitheater lots fill up fast on a festival day, and you’ll want time to park and clear gates before the music starts. Many outdoor venues limit what bags you can bring in, so a clear stadium bag is a safe way to avoid a trip back to the car.
Bottom Line
Hot, humid, and mostly sunny with a real-feel near 99°F and just enough storm risk to keep a rain jacket handy — that’s Day 1 of Summer of ‘99 and Beyond. Hydrate, sunscreen up, and get ready to mosh.