Weather forecast for Indy 500 shows potential for rain
Multiple weather services are calling for at least some chance of rain for Sunday, May 24.
The Big Race is drawing near and Indy 500 fans face some tough questions: What's on the menu at Indianapolis Motor Speedway? Where is the best parking ? And, of course: Will I need to bring an umbrella?
IndyStar is helping race fans prepare their outfits and accessories for the spectacle by publishing daily updates as race day draws near. IndyStar's historic weather analysis (provided below) shows that it's rained only once on May 24 since 2006 and the average temperature for the past 20 years has been in the upper 60s. That said, multiple current forecasts call for some precipitation this year on Sunday, May 24.
What will weather be like for the Indy 500? The National Weather Service predicts a 30% chance of rain for the Indy 500 with possible thunderstorms in the mix. Skies will be mostly cloudy with temperatures peaking around 81 degrees.
AccuWeather forecasters are also calling for a 30% chance of rain on Race Day with variable clouds and a thunderstorm possible. Meteorologists there wrote, "rain can delay or cancel the race," on the service's website. High temperatures will be near 75 degrees.