The total solar eclipse is less than a week away, and preliminary local forecasts in 13 states along the so-called path of totality suggest that viewing the highly anticipated celestial event may be a problem for some but less so for others.
In Austin, Texas — which is expecting an influx of more than 1 million tourists for the eclipse — forecasters are calling for mostly cloudy skies during the morning hours, followed by thunderstorms in the afternoon. According to Yahoo Weather, there is a 51% chance of rain on Monday.
Similar conditions are expected in Dallas, though the chance of rain (82%) is significantly higher.
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In Indianapolis, which is hosting what’s being billed as the world’s largest eclipse viewing party, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the current forecast is for partly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of rain.
Sky-gazers can expect slightly better conditions as they go northeast along the path of totality. In Burlington, Vt., it’s expected to be partly sunny, with a high of 56 degrees. In Caribou, Maine, the forecast is just plain sunny with a high near 57.
Here are the latest weather forecasts for April 8 in places along the path of totality, courtesy of Yahoo Weather and the National Weather Service. Be sure to check back frequently for possible changes.
Weather forecast for April 8
📍Austin, Texas
📍Dallas
📍Little Rock
📍Indianapolis
📍Cleveland
📍Buffalo, N.Y.
📍Burlington, Vt.
📍Caribou, Maine
Forecasts updated April 3 at 12:30 p.m. ET
