RACE WEEKEND HUB

A more active weather pattern is expected to develop heading into race weekend as the ridge of high pressure begins to weaken, allowing daily thunderstorm chances to increase. While the exact timing and coverage of any storms will become clearer later this week, it’s something we’ll be watching closely. The one part of the forecast that looks unlikely to change is the heat expect hot and humid summer conditions with heat indices well into the 90s and locally near 100° in the Joliet area.

If you’re heading to the track, camping, or spending the day outdoors, mix in plenty of water between those cold beverages, take breaks in the shade when you can, and stay aware of the heat. We’ll continue refining the storm forecast throughout the week and keep you updated as race weekend gets closer.