Daytona Beach Faces Potential Rain Delays for 2026 Daytona 500
Daytona Beach Faces Potential Rain Delays for 2026 Daytona 500
US · Published Feb 15, 2026
The 2026 Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida, faces potential rain delays.
The race start time has been moved up to 1:30 p.m. ET to avoid evening thunderstorms.
A storm system is expected to bring rain and possible lightning strikes after 6 p.m. ET.
Daytona 500 anticipates weather-related delays on Sunday
The 2026 Daytona 500, scheduled for Sunday at Daytona Beach, Florida, is bracing for potential weather-related delays. According to FOX Weather, there's a 7% chance of rain around 4 p.m. ET, increasing to 12% by 7 p.m. ET. Thunderstorms are expected to roll in during the evening, with partly cloudy skies anticipated after midnight. The forecast indicates a high of 79°F (26°C) and a low of 59°F (15°C), accompanied by winds at six miles per hour.
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