Indy 500 delayed as severe storms rumble through Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS – The start of the Indy 500 was delayed Sunday as severe storms moved across Indianapolis.

The severe weather was a continuation of deadly storms that ripped across America’s heartland overnight, producing powerful tornadoes along the way.

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Three-hour radar loop. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings (yellow), Tornado Warnings (red), confirmed Tornado Warnings (purple), Flash Flood Warnings (green) and Flash Flood Emergencies (pink) are also shown.
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At 11:15 a.m., Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials paused the pre-race ceremonies and asked fans to evacuate the grandstands and Snake Pit. 

“Spectators are encouraged to follow the instructions of IMS team members,” officials said in a statement posted on the venue’s website. “They should exit the grandstands in an orderly fashion and implement their personal safety plans.”

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The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Sunday morning for Indianapolis, including the Speedway.

Forecast models show that once Sunday morning’s line of storms moves east, Indianapolis should have a break in stormy weather until the evening.