UFC Freedom 250 Faces 95-Degree Heat as D.C. Heat Index Nears 105
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Updated · Forbes · Jun 10
UFC Freedom 250 Faces 95-Degree Heat as D.C. Heat Index Nears 105
3 articles · Updated · Forbes · Jun 10
Summary
95-degree highs are forecast for Washington on Sunday, with the National Weather Service warning the heat index could approach 105 during UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
89-degree temperatures are expected at the 8 p.m. start, alongside humidity, a 40% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms—conditions that spotlight the risks of staging a rare outdoor UFC card.
Dana White has previously cited heat, humidity and bugs as problems after UFC's only outdoor event in Abu Dhabi in 2010, and commentator Joe Rogan has repeatedly argued fighters should compete in climate-controlled arenas.
The June 14 event will place a 4,000-seat arena on the South Lawn and draw 75,000 to 100,000 fans to the Ellipse, adding weather pressure to a production expected to cost about $60 million.