How to stay informed in case of severe weather during Indy 500 weekend
It's almost race day, and the weather might not cooperate.
It's unlikely any schedule changes or delays would be announced before Sunday, officials said, but if you're headed to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, below are a few ways you can keep track of what's going on.
Stay tuned to IndyStar.com and sign up for alerts
Our reporters are tracking the weather each day leading up to the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500. Download the IndyStar app and sign up for alerts to get breaking news and weather.
Will Indy 500 get rained out? Why they don't run the race in the rain
Get alerts from Indianapolis Motor Speedway
IMS has a text alert system for venue updates — generally weather-related. Text "Indy500" to 67283 to receive the updates.
Follow NWS Indianapolis on X/Twitter
The National Weather Service's Indianapolis office regularly updates its X feed with forecasts, alerts and other local weather information. Follow them @NWSIndianapolis.
Today: Showers, few non-severe t-storms, mainly south of I-70. Friday: strong/severe storm potential through PM hours, mainly along/west of I-69 corridor. Sunday: widespread rain with severe storms possible. Moderate humidity with highs around 80F most days. #INwx#nwsindpic.twitter.com/4PVtAbeDJm
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) May 23, 2024
Watch? Warning? Know the difference.
Nat Newell, Nathan Brown and Scott Horner contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Weather forecast for Indy 500 race: Here's how to stay informed
