UFC Prepares White House Event Contingencies as Severe Storms Threaten Sunday Crowd of Thousands
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 12
UFC Prepares White House Event Contingencies as Severe Storms Threaten Sunday Crowd of Thousands
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 12
Summary
Hourly weather updates are guiding UFC contingency plans for its Sunday event on the White House South Lawn, where severe storms could disrupt an unprecedented outdoor card.
Sunday afternoon and evening pose the main risk, with a potent system expected to sweep through the Ohio Valley and Northeast and put the greater Washington area in the threat zone.
Damaging winds are the primary concern, while large hail, lightning and a possible tornado could also affect the event and the thousands of fans expected to attend.
Washington storms rarely cause injuries, but a 2022 lightning strike in a park just north of the White House killed 3 people, underscoring the safety stakes.