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UFC event at the White House underway after weather delay
The National Weather Service says thunderstorms could bring 70% rain chances and 30% damaging-wind risk at the 8 p.m. start.
- Weather forecasts raised concerns about thunderstorms and strong winds ahead of the UFC event on the White House South Lawn, creating the possibility of delays to the scheduled start time.
- UFC officials prepared contingency plans for adverse weather, with lightning considered the primary factor that could force pauses or postponements during the outdoor event.
- Organizers indicated the event would proceed if conditions allowed, but ongoing weather monitoring could result in schedule adjustments to ensure fighter and spectator safety.
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White House UFC fight threatened by muggy weather and swarms of mosquitoes
The unprecedented UFC fight at the White House celebrating America’s 250th and President Trump’s 80th birthdays is expected to go on as planned, despite high humidity and possible thunderstorms. Swarms of mosquitoes may also be an issue for the fighters and thousands of spectators expected to watch the fight. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin has the latest.
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