We're now just a couple hours away from the start of the 2026 Daytona 500, which was moved up one hour to try and beat rain that's expected to fall at the track later on Sunday afternoon.
There is rain in the updated Daytona 500 weather forecast, those there is also optimism that today's race can go the full distance before getting impacted by precipitation.
So let's not waste any time and dig right into the latest Daytona 500 weather forecast to learn exactly when the rain should start falling on Sunday.
Updated Daytona 500 Weather for Sunday
*Forecast updated Sunday at 12:37 p.m. ET
According to the National Weather Service, there's a 30% chance of rain at Daytona International Speedway this afternoon, which then increases to 90% tonight.
The hourly breakdown shows a 4% chance of rain at 1 p.m. ET, before slowly rising to 49% by 6 p.m. ET, providing a nice window for the Daytona 500 should this forecast hold true.
For those curious, the Daytona 500 will be official at the half-way mark of the race, which is upon completion of lap 100 of the scheduled 200-lap event.
Daytona International Speedway does have lights, and while the forecast isn't optimistic about racing once the sun sets, NASCAR does have the option if the track is dry enough to do so.
Updated Daytona 500 odds at bet365 show Kyle Busch at the race favorite at +1000, followed by Ryan Blaney (+1200), Joey Logano (+1200), Chase Elliott (+1200) and Denny Hamlin (+1400).
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