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30-04-2025
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What happens if it rains during Flying Pig Weekend? Here's the weather policy
Stormy weather will continue in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky through the start of Flying Pig Marathon Weekend. The event, which was voted one of the best marathons in the country by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice awards, will be held in downtown Cincinnati on May 4. Other races and festivities take place all weekend, starting May 2. What if it rains during Flying Pig Weekend? Does the event have a policy for severe weather threats? Here's what to know. Showers and thunderstorms will be ongoing through Friday, May 2, with some strong storms still possible. An hourly forecast for May 2 shows the participation potential at 34% at 7 p.m., when the first race of the weekend, the 50 West Mile, is slated to begin. The temperature is also slated to be around 70 degrees at that time. An unsettled weather pattern is forecast to continue through at least the beginning of the weekend. A chance of showers will still be in the forecast May 3. Per an hourly forecast for May 3, the precipitation potential will be at 44% at 7 a.m., when the first race, the Toyota 10K, will kick off. The precipitation potential will drop to 38-43% between 1 and 6 p.m. The temperature is also slated to be around 55 degrees at 7 a.m. May 4 is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 69. The precipitation potential is 21% between 2 and 7 a.m. The temperature will be 47 degrees for the start of the Flying Pig Marathon at 6:30 a.m. and climb to 66 by 2 p.m. The Flying Pig Marathon is a rain-or-shine event, Jackie Reau, CEO of Game Day Communications, told The Enquirer in an email. However, the race officials will closely monitor the weather with local meteorologists and public safety officials. In the event of severe weather, the Flying Pig races will utilize a color-coded flag system at aid stations to communicate safety alerts to runners, Reau said. In past years, the flag system has been put in place in case of inclement weather, extreme heat or dangerous conditions. Here's what each flag color means: Green: Go at your own pace. Yellow: Proceed with caution. Red: Slow your pace. Black: The race is officially canceled. Participants can receive real-time updates about the race via email, social media and the Pig Works app. The Flying Pig has never been canceled due to weather. The flag system has been in place every year. No refunds will be issued in case of a weather cancellation, according to the event's website. Race officials will closely monitor the weather with local meteorologists, and the event's medical director, Reau said. If there are updates about the race, runners will be alerted via email, social media and through the Pig Works app. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Flying Pig Marathon: What happens if it rains? Everything to know
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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What's in the forecast for the Flying Pig Marathon Weekend? Check here
What will the weather be like for the Flying Pig Marathon Weekend? According to the forecast from the National Weather Service, a cold front will bring thunderstorms and precipitation on Tuesday, with hail and high winds. Rain and storms remain in the forecast through Friday. While temperatures are expected to drop into the 40s on Friday and Saturday night, Sunday's high is expected to be near 73 degrees. As of Monday, the only day for rain during the Flying Pig Marathon Weekend is Friday. The chance of precipitation is 40%. The exact timing of when precipitation will end remains unclear, but the latter parts of Friday evening are trending drier. Monday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Monday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tuesday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Thursday: A chance of thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Thursday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Source: National Weather Service, Wilmington This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Weather: Check forecast for the Flying Pig Marathon this weekend
