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Lightning delays spark fan backlash at Alabama and other college football games

Meteorologist Chris Vagasky explains lightning safety rules

1 Sep 22 8:48 AM · 1d ago · 3 articles · 1 source · development 1 of 2

Vagasky's article details the NCAA's 8-mile radius and 30-minute clock rules, cites 262 documented football-related lightning deaths/injuries in the US from 1970-2023, and warns a proposal to start the 2027 season a week earlier could increase lightning risk exposure.

Meteorologist Chris Vagasky explains lightning safety rules
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“When nearby lightning forces officials to delay a big college football game, the backlash from fans can be fierce, especially if the sky over the stadium is still mostly blue.”

Chris Vagasky

Chris Vagasky Meteorologist, University of Wisconsin-MadisonNCAA Governing body for college sports

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  1. 3 outlets Game delays for lightning may be annoying, but they save lives—a sports meteorologist explains the risk

    first by Phys.org, 1d ago · also Yahoo Sports, The Conversation US

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