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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Hasn’t been much to say with this one…some low cloud in SF Bay area early this morning, but further south in Monterey/Salinas it looks fine…today will look a lot like Fri and Sat…gusty NW winds this afternoon, temps in upper-60s near 70
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
GP Monterey forecast: weak cold front may push some spotty showers into the Bay area this evening…but otherwise it’s a typical Laguna Seca forecast this weekend…morning clouds, temps around 70, gusty NW winds…very similar to last year’s conditions
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
10 min out…radar looks ok…spits/drops/sprinkles possible as precip slips south…but not seeing anything that might cause us to lose the track 🤞
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I’m not so sure anymore…if everything can stay collapsed below this line over the next couple hours it might work. Problem is the area upstream which is still tracking above line (ie in line with track)…but it does appear to be weakening…so even if it arrives as light precip it might be workable
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Should be able to get this one to the end..storms still 20 miles out
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
12:30 CT/1:30 ET radar: it’s coming. Less concerned with the storms lined from Janesville-Kenosha…it’s the area building through Madison that’s an issue. Still leaning into timeline of 90 more good min to get to 2 CT/3 ET, then gets dicey after…watching
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Current radar…pre-dawn storms winding down, tho still potential stray cell thru 8 am CT…then will have to watch for 2nd round this afternoon…think earliest potential is 2pm, but will have better idea later today as that development area crosses Iowa and western WI
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Quick hack at Sunday: think there’s some activity around pre-dawn thru early morning..but more hit/miss type than today..then we should have a decent window into afternoon. I still question when (or if, even) there may be a second round..for now, will mention it and see what AM data shows
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Gap over
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Working into that dry gap now…maybe 50-60 min to work with
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Depends on drying time…intermittent to start, then dry gap…but showers exiting LaCrosse now will probably reset drying…then should be all clear between 4-5pm local…so with sunset a hard stop (7:31pm) might be tough. Best case last area weakens/passes through early in that window and drying goes well
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Will see how far we can get today before moisture becomes an issue in Milwaukee
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Milwaukee Mile forecast..no issues Friday; radar watching Sat-Sun
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Still looks like post-race is most likely scenario for today’s rain threat at Markham #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Shouldn’t be any weather issues today…and arrival of system on Sunday continues to slip later in day, so leaning more towards a post-race rain at this point #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Rain still in play for Sunday…adj. timing towards midday/afternoon, but would say timing still in flux…system doesn’t really exist just yet but will be able to track it into western Great Lakes Fri-Sat and gain better idea of timing/impacts as we get closer to Sunday #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Initial planning forecast for Markham Ontario: mid-70s, chance rain on Sunday…too far out for impacts/timing of that potential system, but will refine through week #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Not much to add to the forecast from what’s been previously discussed..persistent northwesterly winds will work to continue clearing out Portland air while keeping ongoing smoke plumes directed east. Today should be warmest day of weekend, near 90° #PortlandGP #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Can pick out the wildfire smoke over Portland today in satellite imagery…should start clearing out late Thursday with wind shift…and improve into weekend. Otherwise, some minor temp tweaks but the forecast still looks good overall. #PortlandGP #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Initial #PortlandGP forecast: Rough start to the week for Portland area…air quality issues due to wildfire smoke + temps climbing to triple digits by Wed…but then pattern shifts after mid-week…so smoke should clear out and temps dropping into the weekend
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Weekend IMS forecast for new chassis testing…presumably, so long as rain is not too extensive and no lightning…could still get laps in on road course if wet
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Brickyard forecast still looks pretty good…temps from around 80 Friday to 90 on Sunday and still leaning toward a dry weekend
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Cold front blows thru Indy area overnight and that sets up sunny/dry conditions thru this week, w/temps warming each day…so, for now: sunny/dry Fri-Sun…low 80s Fri, mid 80s Sat, low 90s Sun. Long range models suggest next rain chance works in Sunday night…so have to keep an eye on how that evolves
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Noon CT/1pm ET weather check: radar quiet..still slight chance pop-up storm thru afternoon. Current temp 88°/heat index 96°…think we’ll get to 92-94° range during race, so if humidity levels hold steady as they are now that comes out to 102-105° heat index
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Whelp….its on to tomorrow…3 pm ET
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Kevin Dejewski @kevindmotors.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Yeah, we're going to be here a while... @indycarweatherman.bsky.social #IndyCar #MusicCityGP
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I do, but with the caveat that they don’t have some sort of hard stop tonight which I’m unaware of…eventually these cells will weaken out this evening…just unsure between drying time and additional pop-ups on how late it may be to get going
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Luck finally ran out…it’s raining
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The joy of pop-up storms: watch this cell skirt…just barely…by the speedway and then re-expand after it passes. Sprinkles only at the track.
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Avoided pop-ups storms yesterday (closest shower was about 8 mi)…but feel today will be more active, so more challenging odds to escape unscathed. Temps in low 90s/heat index 100+ #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Not much to update on this one. Some patchy fog/mist and maybe stray shower in morning..then will have to monitor for hit/miss type pop-up storms in PM. Highs in low-90s..heat index/‘feels like’ in 100-105 range.
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Initial look at #MusicCityGP weather: another hot/humid weekend with slight chance afternoon/evening shower.
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Pre-race radar: looks ok with cells passing to the north of #MidOhio, chance we get precip passing through during race, but the better chances fall late afternoon/evening as approaching system gets closer
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
“Cooler” today at #MidOhio. Chance storms mainly late afternoon-early evening. (Note 2:35 pm should read quals not a second practice 2 in the graphic…sloppy cut and paste)
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Not much has changed with the #MidOhio forecast this week. Today the hottest day…with #IndyCar practice in peak heat window…then slight cool down Sat into Sun.
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Initial look at #MidOhio weather: temps this week will peak Tue-Thu, then slight cooling each day Fri-Sun (tho still on warm side). Slight chance afternoon pop-up storm Fri-Sat. Different scenario Sun with potential approaching system..but a little to far out yet for impacts/timing. #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Still looks good to finish dry as northern edge of rain continues to pass south #RoadAmerica #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Current look at #RoadAmerica weather..still watching system off to southwest. Think rain passes south today and it’s a dry race, but will be close enough to warrant watching radar during day. Winds calm this morning but will be east-southeasterly later..and lighter than last 2 days #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Today’s #RoadAmerica conditions: looks like any stray shower chances remain north today…gusty NW’erly winds continue, should drop off by early PM. Sunday’s system continues to track south, with best rain chances closer to IL/WI border…so dry race tomorrow appears most likely at this point #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
#RoadAmerica forecast update: Fri good…a few showers may pass thru in the overnight Fri-Sat…then Sat is fine w/just a very slight chance for isolated shower. Sunday’s system looks like it may pass to the south..so will keep mention of shower in forecast for now..but know that it’s trending drier.
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Wed #RoadAmerica forecast update: still dry Fri..slight shower chance Sat..then stronger system approaches for Sun. Still some uncertainty on timing/location of that system but for now would call it increasing rain chances thru Sun afternoon. Temps 50s/70s. #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
First look at #RoadAmerica forecast: series of systems flow thru this week..so still some uncertainty on timing/impacts by the time we get to Sunday..but for now, chance showers/storms. Temps much better than last year! #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Current radar…now into portion of the forecast where activity is..well..active…green flag moved up to 9:01 ET. Assuming no additional pop-ups, area to south will be an issue in about 2 hours if it holds up
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Forecast looks better than it did earlier this week…but still a rain threat this evening so will need to keep an eye on radar and need a bit of luck with where cells form/track #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Today’s conditions at WWT Raceway: would keep an eye on radar during peak afternoon heating..rest of day should be quiet. Still expecting increasing rain chances Sunday..best case is bulk of activity holds further west..but too close to call so likely an evening of radar watching coming #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Latest forecast update: Sat looks better than it did a few days ago…storm chances mainly pop-ups late afternoon-sunset. Sunday still the more active of the two days…so will con’t to refine timing. Bumped temps Sat with less clouds/precip expected. #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Initial look at #Bommarito500 forecast isn’t great..but still pretty early in the week. For now, humid, upper-80s, chance for rain/thunderstorms. #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
It is a bit too far yet but early returns don’t look that great…potentially dodging some thunderstorms and muggy upper-80s cooling into low-80s during race
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Raceday weather for #DetroitGP: another cool morning in low 50s…warming to mid-70s…light winds out of the south #IndyCar
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Indycar Weatherman (Indycar_Wxman) @indycarweatherman.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Dry cold front passes through #DetroitGP overnight..expect temps Saturday to run about 10° cooler than Friday…gusty winds mostly early and should drop throughout day. Slightly warmer Sunday afternoon. #IndyCar
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