Live updates: Alabama vs. Florida State in weather delay
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Key Points:
- The Alabama vs. Florida State game is experiencing multiple weather delays due to lightning detected within eight miles of Bryant-Denny Stadium, causing automatic 30-minute postponements during warmups.
- Despite sunny skies initially, rain began falling at the stadium around 1:50 p.m. CT, prompting many fans to leave their seats, though some in the student section remained.
- Lightning detections have repeatedly reset the delay clock, with announcements at 1:40, 1:59, 2:19, and 2:30 p.m. CT, significantly impacting the scheduled 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff time.
- Fans were advised to seek shelter in designated buildings around the stadium, and there has been visible coordination between Alabama and Florida State training staffs on the sidelines during the delays.
- The ongoing weather interruptions have led to uncertainty about the exact start time of the game, with fans and officials closely monitoring updates.
