Daytona International Speedway Weather Forecast: More Rain Friday, Better Weather Saturday

Moist, unsettled air will continue to dominate across central and northern Florida for Friday. I am expecting another repeat performance of the showers and storms. The toughest part of this forecast is not if it will rain, but when and for how long it will rain – and how long the no-rain windows are.

From what I have learned over the years, it can take anywhere from two to three hours to completely dry Daytona International Speedway. Any shower or storm that forms will have access to plenty of moisture in the atmosphere, so expect any rain to come down heavy. Best time for all of this activity will be afternoon into the early evening. Like Thursday, there will be clusters of showers and storms, which can last for a few minutes to possibly an hour or two.

Good news is Saturday is much drier. Because it is Florida in July, no one can totally rule out an isolated shower or storm in the afternoon or early evening. But unlike Thursday and Friday, any storm that may form will be brief and not have as much moisture to work with – and that is only if one actually forms.

SATURDAY:
7:30 p.m EDT
Sprint Cup Race – Variably cloudy, mainly dry, isolated storm? - temp: 81

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