I don't typically address NASCAR weather this early in the week because so much can change over the course of a couple of days, but this is an exception.
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to pound the Southeast through Saturday morning, dumping significant rain in the Carolinas and even into Virginia.
With flooding a real possibility, it's reasonable to wonder whether this storm will impact Sunday's Cook Out 400 (6:30 p.m. ET, USA) and force NASCAR to postpone the event.
As a result, let's take an early look at the latest NASCAR weather forecast for Richmond, including when the rain is expected to taper off at the track this weekend.
Impact of Tropical Storm Debby on NASCAR Weather at Richmond
According to the National Weather Service, rain is expected to fall through Friday night in Richmond.
However, the forecast suggests the storm will then clear out early Saturday moving, giving way to mostly sunny conditions and just a 30% chance of rain for the rest of the day.
The weather looks even better for Sunday — plenty of sun with highs in the mid-80s and no precipitation.
It's important to note that there's still plenty of time for this forecast to change depending on how quickly Tropical Storm Debby moves through, but there is reason to be optimistic that NASCAR will be able to run Sunday's Cook Out 400 as scheduled.
Live NASCAR odds show Christopher Bell (+450) as the race favorite, with Martin Truex Jr. (+500), Denny Hamlin (+500), Kyle Larson (+600) and Joey Logano (+1000) next in line at bet365.
