MetLife Stadium field, stands cleared as severe weather slams metro area

The field and stands were cleared less than two hours before kickoff Thursday at MetLife Stadium because of severe weather in the area.Players and coaches who were out early for warmups were ordered back into the locker room, and the fans who were braving the heavy rain to sit in the stands draped in ponchos were ordered into the concourse area.“For your safety, we are going to have everyone leave the Seating Bowl area and take shelter inside of the stadium because of severe weather in the area,” a stadium announcement read.“Event Staff are available to guide and assist you.

Those on the field, please walk calmly to the nearest tunnel, to the West Hall, or to the service corridor.”The heavy rain was expected to continue for at least the next hour, with the possibility of lightning, according to weather forecasts in East Rutherford.It was about 49 degrees with signature swirling Meadowlands winds.The Giants-Commanders matchup was still scheduled for an 8:15 p.m.kickoff.

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