Indiana State Fair closed due to weather, but reopens after storm
A thunderstorm temporarily halted opening day of the Indiana State Fair.
At 11 a.m. the fair announced gates were reopening.
The gates were closed as a thunderstorm darkened the skies over Indianapolis early Friday morning.
ALL CLEAR: The storm has passed. We hope you continue to enjoy your visit at the Indiana State Fair! pic.twitter.com/JsaVCs4Hkc
— Indiana State Fair (@IndyStateFair) July 28, 2023
"Severe weather is an immediate threat to the Fairgrounds. Seek shelter in the nearest building," the fair tweeted.
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement minutes before 9 a.m. noting that Indianapolis, Lawrence and Plainfield were under threat of storms that could produce hail and 50 mph wind gusts.
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At 7 a.m. the fair canceled the planned hot air balloon race because of the impending weather.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are predicted mostly before noon Friday, according to the National Weather Service. It will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97 and heat index as high as 109 degrees.
Severe weather is an immediate threat to the Fairgrounds. Seek shelter in the nearest building. pic.twitter.com/E5lQPaDlbS
— Indiana State Fair (@IndyStateFair) July 28, 2023
A special weather statement has been issued for Indianapolis IN, Lawrence IN and Plainfield IN until 9:15 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/UuMov0wEW9
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) July 28, 2023
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