This much is certain: the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby is going to be a damp affair. According to weather.com, scattered thunderstorms will be present in the Churchill Downs area:
Kentucky Derby Weather Update: Thunderstorms In Area, Flooding Possible
If you’re looking for some optimism, I’m currently about two miles away from Churchill Downs, and am not seeing a drop of rain. Hopefully the storms scatter enough to keep conditions bearable in South Louisville.
Now for the pessimism: Louisville’s WAVE 3 is reporting that flooding is a real possibility this weekend. Louisvillians are used to flooding, but the legion of people in town for the Derby may have trouble navigating the streets.
As for the race itself, no horses have been scratched yet. Stay tuned. And for all things Derby, be sure to check in with our horse racing blog, And Down The Stretch They Come.
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