Crucial Knoxville Raceway Weather Information

By Patty Goff


Knoxville raceway is known for its tradition of hosting races on almost every Saturday night beginning April all the way to September. This tradition has been keep alive every year since 1954. The grounds have come to be referred to as Marion County Fairgrounds. It is a string of spectacular events for the entire family.

Poor judgment of the weather is likely to spoil your fun at the events. This, however, is avoidable when you pay close attention to Knoxville Raceway weather reports as released by authorities in the area on regular basis. The reports detail the changes throughout the course of day over the months. The event organizers emphasis on the safety of participants beyond what they provide.

There are instances when the conditions in the area are extreme. It is necessary to take precaution at personal level since the grounds do not have adequate protection in case of a storm, tornado, strong wind or lightning. Personal safety takes center stage considering that the organizers cannot guarantee the same to everyone on their own.

The best way to survive or escape unhurt is to be proactive. Being proactive requires being alert all the time and developing an own plan. This calls for full knowledge of what you would do in case such a thing happens. The plan should consider the age and condition of all family members. You should inform the family members to make them active participants in the plan. This will prevent them from making own arrangements that are likely to complicate the entire scenario.

The weather keeps changing between April and September. With this in mind, it is necessary to watch meteorological reports on daily basis. This means that you will be prepared rather than be ambushed by a sudden storm. Your response will not be out of panic but planned.

There are no approved tornado shelters at Knoxville raceway or the entire Marion County Fairgrounds. This does not mean that a storm will not strike while you are within the area. How then do you ensure the safety of all family members? In some cases, you are likely to be very far from the next shelter.

The Red Cross Society recommends that, in case of a storm and you are outside, you should rush to the nearest shelter before it strikes. If the shelter is not within reach, you should get into your vehicle and have your seat belt on. This allows you to drive to the nearest shelter or hold on until the storm passes. You must ensure that the vehicle is parked or driving in a safe place and before the full storm strikes.

It is common to encounter flying debris during storms. Do not be tempted to leave your car or remove your seat belt. Ensure that your head is below the glass part of the wind. The head should be covered with your hands.

Information about storms and strong winds is provided on regular basis by authorities in the area. It should be of serious concern to visitors and participants. The local public system broadcasts the same information to everyone. The briefs are available from the facebook and twitter accounts of these authorities.




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