WeatherFanatics: Grand Prix de Monaco: Dry Weather Just Wins

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Grand Prix de Monaco: Dry Weather Just Wins

By Eric Leister, Meteorologist

May 24,2014; 10:35PM,EDT

Following a practice session interrupted by rain on Thursday, dry weather is on tap for the Grand Prix in Monaco Sunday.
Showers and thunderstorms swept across Monaco on Thursday, bringing showers to the practice rounds for the Grand Prix de Monaco. Part of the region was hit by gusty thunderstorms and hail on Thursday.
As expected by AccuWeather.com, the second of two practice sessions at Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Thursday was disrupted by the rain.
However, dry weather returned to Monaco on Friday, making for a pleasant day for any sightseeing in the region, as there are no scheduled practice sessions.

A Formula 1 driver prepares to race, courtesy of Thinkstock.
This dry weather continued into Saturday for the final practice session which was followed by qualifying during the afternoon.
Temperatures Saturday peaked around 21 C (70F).
The threat of rainfall will increase on Sunday, although any rain will likely be limited to late in the day, after the race comes to an end. Any rainfall on the tight, city streets of Monaco could make for a dangerous time and risk crashes for any of the competitors. To add to this, this rain may be accompanied by lightning as it first moves in, so any spectators will need to stay alert even after the race.
A period of rain is then likely Sunday night or Monday morning as some spectators begin their travel home following the race.
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AccuWeather.com Meteorologists Courtney Spamer and Alan Reppert also contributed to this story.

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