Poll: We checked 10 Indy 500 weather forecasts. Which one do you trust the most?
It's almost time for the Indianapolis 500, a.k.a. the greatest spectacle in racing. There's already been plenty of drama on the track, but we are still chasing one piece of race day buzz: Will it rain on the 109th running?
After last year's multi-hour delay due to rain, racegoers are anxiously watching the weather forecasts, wondering if Mother Nature will wave a red flag for the second year in a row.
Meteorologists are watching, too, but as is typical there's little agreement on what the weather will be on May 25. One thing on which they all agree: There's at least some chance of rain. Predictions range from 50% (FOX59 and CBS4) to 20% chance (Weather Channel, Weather Underground and WTHR).
Temperatures are also expected to be cooler this year but just how cool remains a question mark. At least three forecasts predict a high of 70 degrees while two forecast a high of just 64 degrees.
So, we want to know: Which race day forecast do you trust most? Take the poll below to let us know, and come Sunday, we'll see which one hit the mark.
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