With nearly the entire Chicago area under a rare risk level four out of five for severe weather Thursday, some outdoor events are canceling plans.
In addition to a flood watch for the entire Chicago area warning of a potential for rainfall rates that could at times exceed 1-to-3 inches per hour, the National Weather Service has also issued a tornado watch for the vast majority of the region until 9 p.m, a high wind warning and severe thunderstorm warnings in some counties.
The 45th Annual Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas in Chicago’s Humboldt Park announced on social media it would not open on Thursday due to the weather, instead pushing back its official start to 3 p.m. on Friday.
“Due to forecasted increment weather conditions, the 45th Annual Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas will not open TODAY, Thursday, June 11,” organizers said in a post on social media on Thursday afternoon. “The safety of our attendees, vendors, performers, and staff is our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating an amazing weekend together!”
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An event called VinHausa — that combines yoga and house music — originally set to start at 6:30 p.m. at Soldier Field was also postponed.
“Tonight’s VinHausa event at Soldier Field has been postponed due to severe weather. We are currently working with the Soldier Field team to reschedule the event for a new date. All existing tickets will automatically remain valid for the rescheduled event,” an update on the event’s website said. “Refunds will be available for anyone who cannot attend the new date.”
Jimmy Eat World was still set to perform at Huntington Park Pavillion on Chicago’s Northerly Island despite the weather as of a 3:19 p.m. social media post from organizers.
“Jimmy Eat World fans: We are continuing to track the storms forecasted to move through our area this evening. At this time, gates are still scheduled to open at 5:30pm. Please continue to monitor our social media pages for updates. You can also text “JIMMY26″ to (312) 847-2499 to sign up for text alerts,” Huntington Bank Paviollion said in the post.
www.facebook.com/HuntingtonBankPavilion/posts/pfbid0e5upmekV662MEJv8mh32z7ZDVeH4eoFxg54kTkDYiXBYBmAbvuVrnJMCbcUpP13glMumford & Sons, set to take the stage at Wrigley Field at 6:30 p.m., is also still aiming to put on a show despite the weather.
Though organizers have not announced any delays or cancellations to the show itself as of 4:30 p.m., there will be a delay in opening the gates beyond the originally scheduled time of 5 p.m.
Wrigley Field posted an update in an Instagram story shortly after 4 p.m. that stated “we are actively monitoring the weather forecast for tonight’s show. Gates are delayed. We will continue to share updates as information becomes available Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
The White Sox are also scheduled to take on the Atlanta Braves at 6:40 p.m. at Chicago’s Rate Field, though the team has yet to release any updates on if weather will impact the game as of 4:30 p.m.
The dangerous storms are likely to also create hurdles for the crowds of people trying to get to the events.
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