The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo continues to draw massive crowds to NRG Park, but on Wednesday the forecast could add a new challenge for visitors.
Storms possible on Wednesday: What Houston rodeo visitors should know before heading to NRG ParkSPC Risk Wednesday Houston storm timeline: Wednesday storms could impact our afternoon commute and folks headed out to the rodeo Read full article: Houston storm timeline: Wednesday storms could impact our afternoon commute and folks headed out to the rodeo– The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo continues to draw massive crowds to NRG Park, but on Wednesday the forecast could add a new challenge for visitors.
Storms are possible across the Houston area, and rodeo officials are urging guests to come prepared and stay weather aware if they plan to attend.Reporter Re’Chelle Turner visited the Rodeo last Thursday to discuss weather conditions. Rodeo leaders say they are already keeping a close eye on developing weather conditions to make sure visitors remain safe. Kyle Olsen, chief show operations officer for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, said multiple weather monitoring systems are in place to track approaching storms.“We are monitoring wind speeds just like the meteorologists are. We actually have a couple of different weather reporting systems, and we get weather alerts so we can be prepared on the grounds,” Olsen said. “We’re covering out to about 20 to 40 miles out looking at weather systems as they approach so we’re ready to let people know when it’s coming in.”If storms move into the area, rodeo officials say there are several places where guests can take cover. Large tents in the food halls offer temporary shelter, and visitors can also move inside nearby buildings such as NRG Arena and NRG Center.Severe weather has impacted the rodeo before. Two years ago, heavy rain, strong winds, and hail swept through the area, briefly disrupting activities at NRG Park.Despite the forecast, many visitors say they won’t let the possibility of rain ruin their rodeo plans.She says there are plenty of indoor activities if storms roll in. “Right over there you have a whole row of food halls, but not only that we’re making our way toward NRG Center,” Angie said. “That’s amazing because not only do you get to see the birthing center and baby chickens and all of the different wildlife there.”Rodeo officials say if severe weather moves into the area, carnival rides will temporarily shut down until conditions are safe again.Use the KPRC 2 Weather App to track changing conditionsEven with possible storms in the forecast, they say there are still plenty of ways to stay dry and enjoy the festivities at NRG Park.Emmy award-winning journalist born and raised in Alabama. College football fanatic and snow cone lover! Passionate about connecting with the community to find stories that matter.Suspect with rifle killed after firing at SWAT officer during standoff at SE Houston house$350K in missing tools bought with your tax moneyRemember in 2024? ⚠️ Hail hits Houston RodeoSevere storms, flood threat possible in Houston this weekendBirthday lookback: It's another trip around the sun for Houston Life reporter Lauren Kelly!We're still thinking about Opening Day! Good thing we have 17 more days ;)
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