Lightning Causes Weather Delay at 2023 NCAA Track and Field Championship
Lightning Causes Weather Delay at 2023 NCAA Track and Field Championship
The 2023 NCAA Track and Field Championships entered a weather delay on Day 2 of the meet on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin.
The 2023 NCAA Track and Field Championships entered a weather delay on Day 2 of the meet as thunderstorms entered the Central Texas area.
Weather forecasts in the Austin area, where the meet is taking place on the campus of the University of Texas, included thunderstorms and possible hail.
The women’s division semifinal and final is set to start today. Delays were announced with lightning warnings as close as 8 miles to Michael A. Myers Stadium
Check back on FloTrack for more weather updates at the NCAA Track and Field Championships
NCAA Track and Field Updated Schedule
New start time are announced for todays's meet. Here is the updated schedule for the NCAA Track and Field Championship
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— NCAA Track & Field (@NCAATrackField) June 8, 2023
Due to the weather delay there has been a few changes in some event start times! Fans are welcome to return to Mike A. Myers stadium. #NCAATF pic.twitter.com/TgUn5Iqte6
NCAA Track And Field Championships 2023 Enters Delay
⛈ Weather Alert ⛈
— NCAA Track & Field (@NCAATrackField) June 8, 2023
Due to lightning in the area we have entered a lightning delay. All fans in attendance in Mike A. Myers Stadium and Take Shelter in Areas as directed until further notice.
Please stay tuned for further updates. #NCAATF pic.twitter.com/PSmUHWFBlf
Austin, Texas Weather Forecast for June 8
Scattered storms with chance of hail possible for Austin on Thursday https://t.co/n0EsPnsaCr
— Austin Statesman (@statesman) June 8, 2023
When Will Events Resume At NCAA Track and Field Championships
The event is in a delay for now. With every lighting strike within an 8-mile radius of Michael A Myers Stadium will reset the clock by 30 minutes.
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