About 32 minutes before the scheduled 8:20 p.m. kickoff of the NFL season opener, Lincoln Financial Field was cleared after the National Weather Service issued a “severe conditions” warning on Thursday.
The Eagles and the Falcons both left the field and a message was posted on the scoreboard telling the festive pre-game crowd to seek cover in the concourses.
Weather is expected to clear about 8:30 p.m. and 8:55 p.m. is slated to be the new starting time. But that time could be pushed back depending on the storm.
Heavy rain was falling and lightning was seen in the metro area.
The National Weather Services is forecasting that our current weather pattern may contain some servere conditions, including Lighting and gusty winds. (ON THE SCOREBOARD).
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) September 6, 2018
We ask that you do not remain in the open seating area. Take cover along the stadium concourses. Thank you for you quick response.
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) September 6, 2018
Weather delay at Linc. #ATLvsPHI #Eagle #Falcons pic.twitter.com/dpaccKqQfl
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) September 6, 2018
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