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FIFA Fan Festival Dallas reopens after lightning watch
FIFA Fan Festival Dallas temporarily suspended operations because of lightning Sunday afternoon before reopening later as thunderstorms moved through North Texas.
DALLAS - Lightning in the Dallas area prompted organizers of FIFA Fan Festival Dallas to temporarily halt entry Sunday afternoon and instruct attendees to take shelter as thunderstorms moved across North Texas.
FIFA Fan Festival Dallas delay over
What we know:
FIFA Fan Festival organizers temporarily suspended entry into the venue because of lightning in the area. Officials instructed guests already inside the venue to take cover in the main stage viewing area or leave the festival and shelter in their personal vehicles.
Later Sunday, organizers announced the festival had reopened.
In a social media post, FIFA Fan Festival Dallas said, "FIFA Fan Festival has reopened. Thank you for your patience. We're excited to welcome fans back as activities and programming resume at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas."
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Dallas-Fort Worth
Dig deeper:
The weather delay came as severe thunderstorms developed across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remained in effect through 10 p.m. Sunday for much of North Texas, with storms capable of producing hail, damaging wind gusts and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
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North Texas residents are bracing for a tumultuous week of weather, starting with storm risks Sunday before shifting into a sweltering, humid game day Monday and culminating in the region's first triple-digit heat wave of the season.
What's next:
Festival activities and programming have resumed at Fair Park. However, thunderstorms remain possible across North Texas, and organizers may issue additional updates if weather conditions deteriorate again. Visitors should continue monitoring official festival channels and local weather forecasts for the latest information.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the official Facebook account of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Dallas