Indy 500 – Rain and heavy thunderstorms are on the radar for the Indianapolis 500 weekend, with Sunday forecast to be cloudy and humid and capable of bringing scattered showers that could disrupt the race. Temperatures stay mostly in the 60s, with weather expected to imp
By the time fans funnel into Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, the weekend’s biggest wildcard won’t be a pit stop—it’ll be the sky.
The Indianapolis 500, held over Memorial Day weekend, is already shaping up as a weather-watching event. Festivities begin Friday under mostly cloudy skies, with periods of showers and the potential for a heavy thunderstorm. The temperature is expected to reach 68 degrees, with a low around 63.
Saturday brings another round of uncertainty. Intermittent showers are expected, and outdoor activities and pre-race events could be affected. Highs climb to 74 degrees, then slip to a low near 62.
Sunday—the day of the race—looks like the most precarious moment for delays. Forecasts call for cloudy, humid conditions with scattered showers that could potentially lead to race interruptions. The day is expected to hit a high of 76 degrees, with lows around 62.
After the checkered flag, the forecast is set to ease. Monday is expected to bring mostly cloudy skies, with highs around 77 degrees and lows near 63—conditions that should be friendlier for post-race celebrations and travel.
The weekend forecast, as laid out for Indianapolis, follows this schedule:
Friday, May 22: Cloudy with a couple of showers and heavy thunderstorms. Low: 63F; High: 68F.
Saturday, May 23: Cloudy with a couple of showers. Low: 62F; High: 74F.
Sunday, May 24: Cloudy and humid with showers. Low: 62F; High: 76F.
For viewers planning to catch the race from home, the Indy 500 will air on television on FOX, which holds the broadcast rights to IndyCar. The race can also be streamed on FOX One. Fubo, a cable alternative that offers a free trial, will stream the Indy 500 as well.
Race details: Sunday May 23 at 12:45 p.m. ET. TV channel: FOX. Streaming: FOX One and Fubo.
With showers possible across multiple days, the clearest message for fans is simple: keep an eye on the forecast—because on a weekend like this, conditions can change quickly, and the race schedule can feel it.
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