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Forecast for the Oak Tree Grand Prix at VIR

8/17/2015

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By Doug Schneider
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Here's my first shot at the forecast for the Oak Tree Grand Prix at VIRginia International Raceway. I'll say up front that there is some uncertainty to this forecast, so I expect that there will be some changes through the week. But as it stands today, this is my best estimate of what to expect. 

The general weather pattern toward the end of the week will be a low pressure system tracking northeast across the Great Lakes region, with high pressure over the western Atlantic Ocean. This pattern will supply a southwest flow of moisture across the southeast United States Thursday and Friday, and bring a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. I have the most confidence in this part of the forecast.

For Saturday and Sunday, my confidence decreases as the models show some different scenarios. Right now, I favor a scenario in which the high pressure over the Atlantic will build westward, and this will suppress the chance of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend. If the ridge does not build west, then the flow of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will continue, and there will be a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. 

I'll be at the race Saturday and Sunday, and it would be great to meet you. I'll probably be wearing an NC State shirt or hat both days.
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    Doug Schneider, Scott Martin, and Stephen McCoy are race fans and meteorologists dedicated to providing accurate forecasts and timely weather updates at racing venues around the world. We forecast for IndyCar, Indy Lights, Pro Mazda, USF2000, IMSA, Blancpain World Challenge America, and World Endurance Championship, as well as major SCCA and NASA events.


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