Armed Forces Day could be a mixed bag for horse racing.
There is no rain in the forecast for the 150th Preakness Stakes, but some severe thunderstorms on Friday night could make for sloppy track conditions at posting time.
Weather was an issue last year at the Preakness, with some showers right before the race causing the track to be downgraded to muddy. It looks like things won't be as bad — at least for patrons — this year.
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Here are the latest weather updates and forecasts for the 2025 Preakness Stakes.
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Preakness Stakes weather updates
Saturday May 16
Saturday is shaping up to be a perfect day at the track. The Weather Channel forecasts a sunny and completely dry afternoon, with a high of 88 degrees around 4 p.m.
At posting time at 7:01 p.m., conditions will be perfect. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a 0% chance of rain.
Friday, May 16
There could be some rain in Baltimore during the day of the Preakness Stakes, as there is a 30 percent chance of showers on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
More noteworthy is that there will likely be some severe thunderstorms late Friday night into early Saturday morning, but the skies are expected to clear in the afternoon. Pimlico workers still might have to scramble just to get the track in a good spot before posting time at 7:01 p.m. ET.
The Weather Channel has a more optimistic outlook, forecasting mostly cloudy conditions for Friday night and lots of sun on Saturday.
Preakness Stakes weather forecast
As of Friday, the National Weather Service is currently forecasting a 30 percent chance of rain in Baltimore on Saturday, with the high temperature near 89 degrees. Fans hoping for a warm, sunny day at Pimlico look like they will be fine, but the track conditions may be shaky if there is rain overnight.
The Weather Channel forecasts the temperature as 86 degrees at 7 p.m. ET, one minute before post time, with no chance of rain.