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3:10 PM ET #NASCAR #weather update - Sunny & windy at @EchoParkSpdwy - 49°F, NW winds - 21 mph, gusting to 37 mph.
3:19 PM ET green flag 🟩
Enjoy the race!
21.02.2026 19:46 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
2:30 PM ET @EchoParkSpdwy #weather update - Cloudy, 59°F, NW winds - 6 mph, 87% humidity. Winds will pick up this afternoon. Rain is done for the weekend.
Weepers in Turn 3 slowed the start of the race. Goal: 2:34 PM ET green flag 🟩
12:50 PM ET @EchoParkSpdwy #weather update - 54°F, north winds at 6 mph. Winds will pick up this afternoon. Rain is done for the weekend.
Track drying started around 12:30 PM & is estimated to take 45-90 minutes. NCTS is supposed to start at 1:30 PM ET (@FS1)
12:15 PM ET @EchoParkSpdwy #weather update - Lightning hold was lifted about 11:30 AM. Light rain is expected for the next 15-25 min.
Track drying is estimated to take 45-90 minutes. NCTS is supposed to start at 1:30 PM ET (@FS1)
Late to the @EchoParkSpdwy party - Good morning ⛈️
10:30 AM ET - Heavy rain & strong t-storms are moving into area. 40 mph wind gusts and frequent lightning are noted.
The storms are moving at 40-50 mph. They are expected to continue into the afternoon.
5:50 PM ET #Daytona500 update - Congrats to @TylerReddick & many thanks to @NASCAR for moving the race time up an hour. It made all of the difference.
Storms abt 25 miles west of @Daytona. Closest lightning - 29 miles.
Tornado watch in effect for north Florida til 9 PM.
5:30 PM ET #Daytona500 update - Caution 🟨
Storms abt 30 miles west of @Daytona, moving east at 30-35 mph. ETA about 6:30 pm ET - Closest lightning: 55 miles
Tornado watch in effect for north Florida til 9 PM. Does NOT include @Daytona but extends to just 7 mi NW of track
5:05 PM ET #Daytona500 update - Cloudy, 77°F, SW winds, 14 mph, 24 mph gusts.
Storms are abt 50 miles west of @Daytona, moving east at 30-35 mph. ETA about 6:30 pm ET - Closest lightning: 58 miles
Tornado watch in effect for north Florida til 9 PM. Does NOT include @Daytona
4:40 PM ET #Daytona500 update - Cloudy, 80°F, SW winds, 16 mph, 22 mph gusts.
Chc of showers; Risk for rain increases after 6:30 PM ET. Closest lightning: 80 miles
Tornado watch in effect for north Florida til 9 PM. Does NOT include @Daytona but extends to just 7 mi NW of track
3:45 PM ET #Daytona500 update - Partly sunny, 81°F, SW winds, 18 mph, 28 mph gusts.
Chc late afternoon showers; Risk for rain increases after 6:30 PM ET. Closest lightning: 99 miles
Tornado watch in effect for north Florida til 9 PM. Does NOT include @Daytona but extends to 7 mi NW of track.
2:10 PM ET #Daytona500 update - Partly cloudy, 80°F, SW winds, 20 mph, 37 mph gusts. Increasing clouds are expected today
Forecast is unchanged. Scattered late afternoon showers; Risk for rain significantly increases at 7 PM ET. Closest lightning: 132 miles
1:30 PM ET #Daytona500 update - Partly cloudy, 77°F, southerly winds, 16 mph. Increasing clouds are expected today as temps climb into the upper 70s
Forecast is unchanged. Scattered late afternoon showers; Risk for rain increases at 7 PM ET- Closest lightning: 156 miles
Green flag 🟩 - 2:13 PM ET
The #tornado watch will be in effect until 9 PM ET.
Note: while it doesn’t include Volusia Co, home of @DAYTONA, it does include the next county north of- Flagler.
#NASCAR #Daytona500
For those heading north after the #Daytona500 , there is a 80% likelihood of a tornado 🌪️ watch.
At this time, the risk does not include @Daytona. But, storms aren’t very good at reading maps.
12:30 PM ET @Daytona update - Partly cloudy, 75°F, southerly winds, 14 mph. Increasing clouds are expected today as temps climb into the upper 70s
Fcst is unchanged. Scattered late afternoon showers; Risk for rain increases at 7 PM ET.
#Daytona500 green flag 🟩 - 2:13 pm ET
3:30 PM ET @Daytona update - Mostly sunny, 70°F, east winds, 9 mph. #Weather looks good for the @OReillyAuto Parts Series
#Daytona500 green flag 🟩 was moved up an hour - 2:13 PM ET
Sunday fcst is unchanged. Sct’d late afternoon showers; Rain chcs ⬆️ after 6-7 PM ET
14.02.2026 17:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
3 PM ET Daytona update - Sunny skies, 68°F, northerly winds at 8 mph.
The radar is clear, wish I was beautiful.
The race weekend outlook will be updated later this afternoon at RaceWeather.net
Photo credit: RSS Racing (@RSSRacing)
I’m not sure many other racing venues globally host that many series at a high level.
13.02.2026 02:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Daytona Beach, Florida - it’s referenced in the first hashtag.
Motorsports racing - Sports cars (32 countries represented in Rolex 24 last month), NASCAR (3), AMA supercross (20), MotoAmerica, similar to MotoGP (13), ASRA motorcycle (7)
I would think there’s a good bit of overlap in countries
9 PM ET @Daytona update - Mostly clear, 57°F, northerly winds at 6 mph.
Radar is clear and we’re good for 2nd Duel.
The complete race weekend outlook & discussion is available at RaceWeather.net - Next update will be tomorrow morning.
7:20 PM ET @Daytona update - Mostly clear, 57°F, northerly winds at 7 mph.
Radar is clear and we’re good for tonight’s racing.
After that, #NASCAR will be racing the rain @Daytona. The recent guidance shows that the rain will hold off until *at least* 7 PM. So we’re currently looking of running a complete 200 (or more?) laps.
12.02.2026 17:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Midday #Daytona500 outlook - At this time, I’m optimistic for an on-time green flag 🟩 (2:30 PM, @NASCARONFOX).
For a detailed overview, visit RaceWeather.net
8:15 PM ET @Daytona #weather update - #NASCAR Cup qualifying is about to start.
Variably cloudy, 68°F, WSW winds, 7 mph, 70% humidity.
The radar is clear - Enjoy your evening!
#Daytona500 outlook - As discussed here & across the interweb, there is an increasing risk for rain & iso t-storms SUN afternoon into the evening.
Timing is still iffy. At THIS time, I’m optimistic for an on-time green flag 🟩 (2:30 PM, @NASCARONFOX).
After that, #NASCAR will be racing the rain
4:25 PM ET @Daytona update - Thanks #everyone for the earlier rain update.
Radar are showing rain north & northwest. With 59% humidity, it’s likely evaporating before it reaches the ground
Still looks good for #NASCAR Cup qualifying (8:15 PM)
Weekend fcst will be updated after a late lunch.
3:30 PM ET @Daytona update - Radar indicates rain falling at the track. Please let me know if that’s correct.
Showers are forecast to be out of the region within 60-90 minutes. The track should be dry & a little green for tonight’s #NASCAR Cup qualifying (8:15 PM, @FS1)
1:50 PM ET @Daytona update - Find your first poncho, rain showers are on the way.
They are forecast to be out of the region before #NASCAR Cup qualifying (8:15 PM, @FS1)
