Another postponement may be in store at Pocono Raceway as widespread showers and thunderstorms threaten northeastern Pennsylvania on Sunday.
Following a hot and dry race last weekend at the Brickyard in Indianapolis, NASCAR fans will head to Long Pond, Pennsylvania, this weekend for what will likely be a stormy, cooler event.
"Sunshine will be nearly invisible for the Pennsylvania 400 as there will be a cloudy, unsettled weather pattern for Sunday's race," AccuWeather Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski said.
A storm moving across the Ohio Valley will tap into moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and lead to widespread showers and thunderstorms during the second half of the weekend. Those with plans to attend race activities will need to bring along rain gear.
Rain and thunder can occur at any time from Saturday afternoon through Sunday, including for the Camping World Truck Series Race on Saturday.
"While it probably will not rain continuously during Saturday afternoon and Sunday, track drying time between the showers may be limited," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.
"The greatest chance of a severe thunderstorm with strong winds, flash flooding and frequent lightning strikes is during late Saturday afternoon and evening," Sosnowski said.
If thunder is heard, seek shelter immediately.
The Sprint Cup race is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. EDT on Sunday.
"Rain delays prior to and during the Sunday race are a possibility," Pydynowski said.
The June 2016 race was postponed by a day, due to rain.
With the clouds and rain, temperatures will top out in the lower 70s F on Sunday. Highs this time of year in the Poconos are typically in the upper 70s to near 80 F.
Downpours could create areas of flooding over the infield and surrounding parking areas outside of the race track.
Should the Sprint Cup race be postponed until Monday, spotty showers and thunderstorms may still linger across eastern Pennsylvania. However, Monday does not look to be a washout.
Rain postponed the Axalta ‘We Paint Winners' 400 at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, June 5. Over 0.50 of an inch of rain fell in the Poconos with highs stuck in the 60s. Drier and warmer weather on Monday, June 6, allowed the race to go on.
via AccuWeather
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