A wide swath of the country is facing severe thunderstorms on Sunday as a line of storms capable of producing tornadoes moving through areas including Indianapolis where the Indy 500 is scheduled to begin.
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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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.”
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.