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MetLife Stadium field, stands cleared as severe weather slams area
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Less than two hours before kickoff at MetLife Stadium, the field and stands were cleared due to severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and potential lightning.
- Players and coaches were sent back to the locker rooms, while fans were moved from the seating areas to the concourse for safety.
- Stadium officials made announcements urging everyone to leave the seating bowl and take shelter inside the stadium, with event staff assisting in the process.
- Weather forecasts predicted continued heavy rain and possible lightning for at least another hour, with temperatures around 49 degrees and strong winds.
- Despite the weather delay, the Giants-Commanders game was still scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. as planned.
