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

Flemington weather warning for Melbourne Cup

Weather forecasts anticipate substantial rainfall and possible flash floods 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.

“Organizers are keeping a close eye on the weather,” — Simone Whitfield, senior market analyst at Cedarcroft Gate Media, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 2 — Weather forecasts anticipate substantial rainfall and possible flash floods for Melbourne Cup Day, which may r...

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

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Cedarcroft Gate Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarcroft Gate Media desk and last updated 00:07 UTC.

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