With World Cup To be in its second week, weather conditions in the United States have turned into a key topic of discussion. Four matches within four days are delayed due to extreme weatherwith the holidays reaching up to two hours.
OR US National Meteorological Service (NWS) He warns that similar phenomena will be repeated next summer, during the 2026 World Cup. NWS’s header, Ben Scottstated to Athletic that ‘What we see now is perfectly normal for the season“And that”the same is likely to happen of time”
Delays began with thunderstorms in Orlando, continued with severe phenomena in Cincinnati and peaked with thunderstorms and extreme heat in New Jersey, where one 15 -year -old was struck by lightning In Central Park. The biggest delay was recorded in the Benfica-Sokland City race, with a two-hour wait for thunderstorms.
NWS works closely with FIFA and local authorities in all cities that will host the World Cups, developing Risk Plans and translating forecasts into all the official languages ​​of the event, so that international visitors can be properly informed.
Scott points out that ”Many visitors do not know how fast the weather can change“And that the aim is to protect life and property, but also to safely run the games.
Source: Sport Fm
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