Overview
- The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for parts of southern Nevada including Las Vegas after several days of unusual November rainfall.
- Videos show standing water around the Linq and High Roller area and wet sections of the street circuit, indicating localized flooding near the course.
- Motorsport photographer Kym Illman and other observers describe the water on track as limited and do not anticipate a material impact on the race weekend.
- Forecasters expect additional bursts of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms that can rapidly fill low-lying washes, with showers likely overnight Thursday into Friday when practice is scheduled.
- The weather has renewed scrutiny of the street circuit’s readiness, recalling the 2023 practice halt caused by a loose manhole cover.