By: Stephen McCoy
Predicted conditions are still fairly similar for tomorrow's race as they were earlier in the week. Low temperatures will be in the upper 60's tomorrow morning with patchy fog possible in the region as the result of highly saturated air under a low-level temperatures inversion; any fog will dissipate before noon. For the afternoon, air temperatures will be in the low 80's at the green flag, warming to a high in the mid 80's by 5 PM. Winds will likely be out of the south to southwest for the majority of the race at 5-10 mph, with some slightly stronger gusts around 15 mph.
Unfortunately, there is still a slight chance for isolated showers or t-storms in the early part of the afternoon, which could hinder the start of the race. While expected due to an approaching front earlier in the week, recent model runs have shown precipitation as the result of pop-up showers through the region. Exact location of individual storms has varied between models and model runs (and is fairly difficult to predict), however the HRRR has shown a slight increase in number of storms in the surrounding region over the latest iterations. It'll be worth watching overnight to see if the trend continues. Should any changes be necessary from this forecast, an update will be put out tomorrow before the race.
Unfortunately, there is still a slight chance for isolated showers or t-storms in the early part of the afternoon, which could hinder the start of the race. While expected due to an approaching front earlier in the week, recent model runs have shown precipitation as the result of pop-up showers through the region. Exact location of individual storms has varied between models and model runs (and is fairly difficult to predict), however the HRRR has shown a slight increase in number of storms in the surrounding region over the latest iterations. It'll be worth watching overnight to see if the trend continues. Should any changes be necessary from this forecast, an update will be put out tomorrow before the race.
