Updated
Updated · CBS New York · Jun 6
Morgan Wallen Cancels 2nd Pittsburgh Show as Severe Storms Threaten Winds, Hail and Possible Tornado
Updated
Updated · CBS New York · Jun 6

Morgan Wallen Cancels 2nd Pittsburgh Show as Severe Storms Threaten Winds, Hail and Possible Tornado

3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jun 6

Summary

  • Morgan Wallen scrapped Saturday night’s second Acrisure Stadium show in Pittsburgh after consulting local officials and his team, saying refunds will be issued at the point of purchase.
  • Forecasters warned strong to severe storms could hit the area from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with heavy winds and hail the main threats and an isolated tornado still possible.
  • Friday’s first Wallen concert went ahead as planned and included an onstage appearance by Pittsburgh native Kurt Angle.
  • The cancellation lands during a packed Pittsburgh weekend that also includes the Three Rivers Arts Festival and Pride events, with the city already under a First Alert Weather Day.

Insights

How much revenue did Pittsburgh lose from the last-minute cancellation of Morgan Wallen's sold-out concert?
Why cancel a stadium concert for a storm watch when other city-wide festivals proceeded as planned?
As severe weather worsens, how can cities protect their billion-dollar event economies from future cancellations?