Extreme Climate Threatens Colts-Jaguars Sport in Jacksonville

Rain and lightning are within the forecast for Jacksonville on Sunday with the Colts on the town to play the Jaguars.

The AccuWeather forecast for Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville says, “Durations of rain, some heavy, and a thunderstorm; a rain jacket could also be wanted for the soccer recreation.”

Though NFL video games are performed by way of rain, a thunderstorm may trigger a delay. NFL insurance policies are to delay any outside recreation when lightning is noticed within the neighborhood of the stadium, and hold each groups within the locker room till lightning has cleared the realm.

Heavy rain would additionally have an effect on the passing and kicking video games, and will trigger explicit bother for the Colts’ kicking recreation, as Blake Grupe was simply elevated from the follow squad as we speak to function the Colts’ kicker for the primary time this season.