Daytona 500 Weather Forecast, Radar

February 16, 2025 8:23 am

DAYTONA, Florida – The 2025 Daytona 500, scheduled for today, Sunday, February 16, at 1:30 p.m. ET, faces potential weather challenges. The National Weather Service forecasts a 70% chance of showers before 3 p.m., with possible thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 85°F, accompanied by wind gusts up to 35 mph.

In response to these weather conditions, NASCAR has proactively moved the race’s start time up by an hour to 1:30 p.m. ET to mitigate potential weather disruptions.

Given the forecasted weather, there is a possibility of delays or even postponement of the race. Attendees and viewers are advised to stay updated through official NASCAR channels for any changes to the event schedule.

February 16, 2025 8:23 am