What will the weather be for the Indianapolis 500? Here's the forecast 1 week out
The forecast one week out from this year's race is looking much better than last year, when lightning and storms caused a delay in the race.
The Weather Channel is projecting a partly sunny yet windy day with a high of 67 degrees. Winds are estimated at between five to 10 miles per hour, according to the forecast.
AccuWeather has a similar forecast for next Sunday, saying there will be a high of 70 degrees with wind up to five miles per hour. Some wind gusts could be up to 17 miles per hour, according to AccuWeather.
The chance of precipitation and thunderstorms is low. AccuWeather says there's a 1% probability of precipitation and 0% probability of thunderstorms.
Those outlooks - if they hold - are a stark improvement over last year's weather at the Indianapolis 500.
That morning, lightning started moving toward the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, causing officials to pause its pre-race ceremonies and move fans out of the grandstands and the Snake Pit. Police encouraged fans to seek shelter in their vehicles. Strong winds and severe thunderstorms caused more issues.
Spectators were allowed to return to the grandstands at IMS that afternoon, with the weather finally allowing the race to take place.
Leading up to the Indy 500, there might be some rain and thunderstorms this week during Indy 500 lead-up events.
There's a good chance of showers and possible thunderstorms on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Indianapolis.
The weather is supposed to clear up Thursday, with precipitation chances falling.
Friday is supposed to be mostly sunny with a high near 67 degrees, a likely reprieve from the rain on Carb Day.
Saturday, known as Legends Day, is also expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 70 degrees, according to the NWS.
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