Despite overcast skies and unwelcome torrential rain throughout the weekend, thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts still arrived on Main Street in Daytona Beach to cruise and people watch at the traditional center of the annual 10-day event that runs through Sunday, March 10. .
What's the weather forecast with Bike Week shifting into high gear this week?
Here's the extended daily forecast for Daytona Beach according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne:
What is the weather forecast for Bike Week in Daytona Beach?
Isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday along the afternoon sea breeze, according to an NWS hazardous weather statement that includes Daytona Beach.
The stronger storms will be able to produce wind gusts up to 45 mph, occasional cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, and small hail. The greatest rain and storm coverage is expected to be south of Volusia County, along the line from Kissimmee to Okeechobee.
Slow-moving storms will be able to dump 1-2 inches of rain in a short period of time which could lead to localized flooding in low-lying, urban or poorly drained areas, advisory states said.
Scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue until the middle of this week, with the highest chances on Wednesday, according to the warning.
Here's the extended daily forecast:
Monday: Areas of heavy fog before 9 a.m. are otherwise partly sunny, with a high near 74 degrees and a nighttime low around 61 degrees. Winds north-northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. under mostly cloudy skies, with a high near 75 degrees and a night low around 65. East winds 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain at night rises to 70%, with the possibility of rain and possibly a thunderstorm.
Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm possible, with a 70% chance of rain. The high is expected to be near 78, with an overnight low around 61. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76 degrees and a nighttime low around 61 degrees. Winds west 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. He did not mention the rain.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78 degrees and a night low around 65 degrees. Winds are east-southeast at 5 to 15 miles per hour. Partly cloudy at night. Winds are southeast at 15 mph, gusting to 20 mph.
Saturday: There is a 20% chance of showers under a partly sunny sky, with a high around 83 degrees and a nighttime low around 63. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. At night, there is a 40% chance of rain and thunderstorms.
Sunday: A 40% chance of rain under a partly sunny sky, with a high around 76. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
DrItona Beach Weather Radar
What's happening at Daytona Bike Week?
The 83rd annual event takes place March 1-10 in Daytona Beach and throughout Central Florida.
Looking back:Bike Week in Daytona Beach: A History of Beer, Bikes, Coleslaw, and “Naughty”
The celebration is supported by an array of vendors offering everything from custom sunglasses to exhaust systems, live music and opportunities to cruise everywhere from busy city streets to scenic country roads.
Visit Officialbikeweek.com for information.
Daytona Bike Week Events
Cruz Main Street: Although the event has expanded its scope over the years, Main Street is still bucket list worthy, especially for a first-timer. Expect it to be packed elbow to elbow and tailpipe to tailpipe with motorcycles, spectators, street vendors, bands and unusual characters from the Main Street Bridge to State Road A1A.
Shop Swap: Do you need a part or accessory? Complete drive? View thousands of items for sale or trade at the annual Daytona Bike Week Swap Meet, a fixture for 45 years on the expansive grounds of 1471 Tomoka Farms Road, just south of the Daytona Flea & Farmers Market.
TRY A COLESLOW WRESTLING: Coleslaw wrestling, Bike Week's most smelly tradition, will once again draw thousands of fans to the 5-acre field behind Sopotnick's Cabbage Patch Bar, a beloved, weathered, wood-framed watering hole that was a staple of the Nearly a century old at the corner of State Route 415 and Pioneer Trail in Samsula.
There will be two opportunities to watch the games, noon on Wednesday, March 6, and Saturday, March 9. If you go, be prepared to have a lot of friends, as sweaty spectators are expected to be crowded together in the sprawling stadium. Behind the bar.
Ormond Loop Ride: This popular 23-mile stretch from the Birthplace of Speed Park to the Tomoka River Basin is known for its lush canopies of live oak trees and stunning views of the ocean, river, and marsh. The ride, part of a larger 30-mile double loop, takes riders through a variety of oceanfront beach parks along State Route A1A, as well as North Peninsula State Park, Highbridge Park, Polo Creek State Park, and Fairchild Oak, Tomoka. State Park, Tomoka Outpost and Ormond Beach Historical Society.
Bike Week at Daytona International Speedway
Throughout the event, Daytona International Speedway will host a massive motorcycle market in the parking lots in front of the track along International Speedway Boulevard.
The free event features high-end manufacturer displays, top-of-the-line gear from Hot Leathers, free test rides on the Progressive Demo Road, Harley-Davidson Thunder Alley and more.
On the closing weekend of Bike Week, the Daytona 200, hosted by MotoAmerica, will take place March 7-9 (TBD) at the Speedway. The race features high-powered machinery located on the Speedway's famous high banks as well as the road course.
Two-day ticket packages cost $59, with three-day packages available for $79 at daytonainternationalspeedway.com.
In addition to the 200, the Speedway will also host the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Championship, the Twins Cup Championship and the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship during Bike Week.
Visit daytonainternationalspeedway.com for details.
Where can I get more information about Bike Week?
Visit Officialbikeweek.com for a complete list of events.
