Spectators will have to plan their outfits accordingly
The 2024 Grand National will take place next week, with the thousands of spectators attending hoping for dry weather.
The festival launches with Grand National Thursday on April 11, before Ladies Day on Friday, April 12 and Grand National Day on Saturday, April 13, when the famous steeplechase will take place. The Jockey Club has confirmed Saturday’s race has been brought forward to an earlier time of 4pm to create the best possible ground conditions for the horses.READ MORE: Ordinary street where world's greatest steeplechase takes place at 'bottom of the garden'
Many will be watching at home, but the weather will be on the minds of those heading to Aintree Racecourse, who will have to decide whether to wear hats, pack umbrellas or don sunglasses for the Grand National.The Met Office has forecast the opening day will be cloudy throughout. Temperatures are expected to hover between 12°C and 13°C, though this will feel closer to 9°C/10°C when other factors, such as wind speed are taken into account.
The Weather Channel, who provide weather data for iPhones, have predicted rain in the morning but a higher temperature of 16°C.Currently the Met Office is forecasting light rain to begin from 7am on Ladies Day before changing becoming cloudy by lunchtime. Temperatures will again be between 12°C and 13°C, with other factors making it feel like it is 8°C to 10°C. The Weather Channel is also predicting cloudy conditions throughout the afternoon, with a high of 16°C.
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