Marc Marquez secured pole position at the wet Sachsenring MotoGP qualifying, narrowly beating Johann Zarco in challenging rainy conditions, with Ducati and Honda leading the front row.
NASCAR was forced to reschedule its Xfinity Series Daytona race to 9 p.m. ET due to wet weather, after the morning rain delayed the drying process at Daytona International Speedway. The race, initially set for Saturday, will now be run under the lights in Florida, with rookie Jesse Love on the pole. The NASCAR Cup Series race, originally scheduled for Sunday, has also been postponed to 4 p.m. Monday due to rain, marking the first outright postponement of the Daytona 500 since 2012.
Recent warm and dry weather in Northern California has caused early-season mosquitoes to emerge from hibernation, leading to a spike in mosquito activity. The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District has reported an increase in mosquito-related calls due to the aggressive and biting mosquitoes. Relief is expected with the forecast of wet weather, which will drive the mosquitoes back into hiding. Residents are advised to wear long sleeves and pants, use mosquito repellent, and drain standing water to prevent future mosquito breeding.
Several school districts in the Houston area have announced delayed starts for Wednesday, January 24, 2024, due to wet weather and excessive rain received over the past 48 hours, with Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD, Livingston ISD, and Sheperd ISD implementing 2-hour delays to allow for road assessment and increased visibility for bus drivers.
Morning rain is expected to usher in warmer temperatures, with air and pavement temperatures staying warm enough to avoid widespread slick roads. The Winter Weather Advisory has been dropped, but wet weather is expected for most of the day. Highs will reach the 50s for the middle and end of the week, accompanied by more rain on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday will be dry and around 50 degrees.
A storm system is expected to move through New Hampshire on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, potentially impacting Thanksgiving travel plans. The precipitation could start as snow before transitioning to rain. The forecast is not yet certain, so it is advised to stay updated with the latest forecasts.
A storm system traveling across the US is expected to bring wet weather and potential travel disruptions during Thanksgiving week. Isolated thunderstorms are forecasted for Texas and Oklahoma, with the highest potential for thunderstorm activity around Dallas and Oklahoma City. Rainfall is expected from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee and Ohio valleys, with communities between New Orleans and Nashville possibly seeing an inch or two of rainfall. On Wednesday, the storm system is expected to move off the East Coast, potentially paving the way for a more significant storm later in the week.
Several Kentucky high school football games in the Louisville area were postponed due to wet weather, with storms causing delays before kickoff. The games have been rescheduled for Saturday, featuring high-profile matchups between top teams. The postponed games include Christian Academy at New Albany, North Oldham at DeSales, Frederick Douglass at Trinity, Manual at Central Hardin, Ballard at Male, St. Xavier at Central, Spencer County at Collins, Shelby County at Oldham County, South Oldham at Nelson County, and Fairdale at Fern Creek.
Storms have moved out of the Upstate region, clearing the skies for back-to-school activities. Weather conditions are expected to be pleasant and quieter on Tuesday, with temperatures around 90 degrees. Wednesday will be mainly dry, with a chance of late-day showers. However, wet weather is expected later in the week, accompanied by a brief drop in temperatures before they rise again heading into the weekend.
The 127th Boston Marathon began on Monday with wet weather conditions. Marcel Hug of Switzerland won his sixth men's wheelchair crown, breaking his own course record. David Ortiz served as the grand marshal of the race. Notable runners included former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara, Red Sox players Brock Holt and Ryan Dempster, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie, and tennis star Monica Rakkit. Several items, including backpacks and glass containers, were not allowed along the course.