Warning of storms with winds of 96 km/h and lightning could impact Brazil vs Scotland World Cup game
Strong weather conditions in the Miami Gardens area raise concern for the game between Brazil and Scotland, scheduled for this Wednesday. The match starts at 6pm in the local time zone, corresponding to 7pm in Brasília, and takes place at the Miami Stadium, FIFA’s name for the well-known Hard Rock Stadium during the World Cup. Officially, until the afternoon, no changes to the match schedule had been communicated.
The United States National Weather Service indicated a 30% probability of precipitation and lightning in Miami Gardens throughout the afternoon, with an emphasis after 4 pm local time. The projection for the night signaled the continued chance of intense rain, especially before 7 pm, the time that coincides with the kickoff of the duel.
A bulletin issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for the southern region of Florida, updated at 2:50 p.m., warns of the potential for severe storms until the evening. The statement mentions winds that can reach up to 96 km/h and frequent electrical discharges between the clouds and the ground. Despite the predicted scenario, the day in Miami remains sunny at the time of writing, although some dense clouds are already visible in the sky.
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FIFA’s policy for the stadium establishes that unfavorable weather conditions may result in delays or even postponement of games. The entity lists lightning and intense winds as risk factors, advising spectators to pay attention to announcements broadcast on the venue’s sound systems, big screens and official platforms.
Even with unstable weather projections, the World Cup’s official online platform continued to show the Brazil x Scotland game scheduled for 6pm in Miami. This clash marks the end of the group stage for both teams and will take place simultaneously with the duel between Morocco and Haiti, played in Atlanta.
