Jack Link’s 500 Is Sunday At Talladega Superspeedway In Alabama — Will The Weather Cooperate This Weekend?
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The Jack Link’s 500 is Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, but the weather may not cooperate for the entire weekend.
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Showers and storms are likely to be in the forecast for at least part of the festivities.
The green flag waves at 3 p.m. Sunday, and while the forecast is still far off, the weather will need to be monitored for any delays.
The Forecast
Talladega is one of my favorite races of the year. And no, it is not because of "Talladega Nights" — although I do love that movie.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the forecast is not looking good for Talladega events this weekend. It is still several days away, though, so continue to check back with us for the latest.
Friday
Should you want to head down early to camp out at Talladega, something I long to do, Friday is your best day — at least during the day. By the evening hours, clouds will increase, and eventually, a chance of thunderstorms is forecast after midnight. A high in the 80s is expected.
Saturday
Be sure to pack a poncho should you be out and about on Saturday. Thunderstorms are expected through the morning and afternoon and will begin to wind down by the evening. The high should reach the upper 70s.
Sunday (Race Day)
The forecast has improved since earlier this week. There is now only a slight chance of rainfall on race day, but the threat is not zero at this time, so be prepared for a passing shower or two just in case. The high should return to the 80s.
Delays At Talladega?
The Jack Link's 500, previously known as the Geico 500, is one of the most important races in the first half of the year. But 2020 told a different story.
Initially, the race was delayed that year from April to June because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
But when June rolled around, there ended up being rain delays and eventually a reschedule to the following Monday. And it rained on that Monday as well, causing even more delays!
The Talladega area generally sees its wettest months between December and March, with April still seeing a respectable average monthly rainfall of 4.77 inches.
Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesHere’s to hoping the weather clears up in time for the big race.
Rob Shackelford is a meteorologist and climate scientist at weather.com. He received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Georgia studying meteorology and experimenting with alternative hurricane forecasting tools.