Ladies Day is famous for its fashion and after two years of not being able to attend, spectators will be keen to don their finest. However, their efforts could be scuppered by a storm set to rock Aintree just as racing gets underway.
After a weather warning was placed on the north west on Thursday, there was hope punters would be able to enjoy Friday's action without having to worry about packing an umbrella or their fascinators flying off. But forecasts predict it will be a bright but wet Ladies Day at Aintree.
At present, the Met Office is predicting sunny intervals, changing to thunder showers in the afternoon. "After a mostly dry start with some sunshine" but cloud will bubble up through the morning. Scattered showers may develop at around 13:00, it will also feel chilly but far less windy than on Thursday.
