Cowboys vs. Steelers Kickoff Delayed 30 Minutes: How Will Thunderstorm Warning Affect SNF Game?

Nidheesh | 07/10/2024
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As fans at Acrisure Stadium awaited the highly anticipated Cowboys vs. Steelers battle, they received a disappointing update. The start of the Sunday game night, originally set for 8:15 p.m. ET, was initially delayed by 30 minutes due to heavy lightning in Pittsburgh.

“We are currently in a weather delay until further notice. Fans in the stadium can remain in the seating bowl. We will provide further updates when available,” Acrisure Stadium posted on X.

According to AccuWeather, a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for the region from 8:10 p.m. ET until 9:00 p.m. ET. Just before the delay, the Steelers were about to be introduced to the crowd.

Due to the NFL prioritizing player and crowd safety, the game will only commence when there is a positive update regarding the weather. Consequently, if the thunderstorm warning persists, the game might face further delays.

As fans shared the visuals from the stadium, it appears that it is hailing amidst the rain. This could further disrupt the game and pose challenges for the players once the game commences.

Meanwhile, the game saw several celebrity appearances, including Snoop Dogg, who expressed his unwavering support for the Steelers.

Earlier, before the weather delay, the Cowboys stars led by Dak Prescott and T.J. Watt-led Steelers stars had conducted their practice, hyping fans for the matchup.

In a positive development, the Cowboys-Steelers game finally kicked off at 9:45 p.m. ET following the weather delay, bringing much-needed relief to football fans.

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A passionate sports buff, Nidheesh is in his eighth year in the media industry. While he prefers to watch the sport without picking favorite personalities, he loves Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers - for the intensity and competitiveness they bring into the game. He was a fan of The New England Patriots during The Tom Brady era, and is curiously following Kansas City Chiefs quest to achieve a new dynasty. An avid consumer of podcasts and interviews, Nidheesh enjoys watching The Pat McAfee Show, Colin Cowherd Podcast, Let’s Go Podcast and Omaha Production, led by Peyton Manning. He is also interested in exploring the personal lives of players, to know them better as a human. From Gisele Bündchen to Taylor Swift - He follows what’s up with the celebrities and keeps a track on their journey. Outside work, Nidheesh enjoys watching films, reading good books, listening to his tracklist, traveling to mountains and his most favorite hobby is walking.

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