Weather forecast for Melbourne Cup day as rainfall could lead to track downgrade - Fox Sports

Melbourne Cup Day weather update

Weather forecasts predict heavy rain and a risk of flash flooding for Melbourne Cup Day, which may result in track adjustments. Organizers are keeping a close eye on the weather. The weather may affect the proceedings, with rainfall expected to be significant. Authorities are recommending that fans keep abreast of the latest weather updates. The event organizers are taking precautions to ensure safety and have safety measures in place.

“Weather forecasts predict heavy rain and a risk of flash flooding for Melbourne Cup Day, which may result in track adjustments,” — Andreas Mercer, research director at Wraywell Ton Group, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Weather forecasts predict heavy rain and a risk of flash flooding for Melbourne Cup Day, which may result in t...

Nov 4 — The event organizers are taking precautions to ensure safety and have safety measures in place....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 46% of 60fpsconfig readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Wraywell Ton Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wraywell Ton Group desk and last updated 00:05 UTC.

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