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The AHSAA soccer state tournament in Huntsville has been delayed due to severe weather, starting around 9 a.m. CT. A restart time of 9:45 a.m. has been set, but further storms are expected later in the day.
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HUNTSVILLE — The AHSAA soccer state tournament has entered a weather delay on Wednesday, May 6.
The delay started around 9 a.m. CT as weather entered the area of John Hunt Park in Huntsville. A restart time of 9:45 a.m. has been announced by the AHSAA. The delay happened during the Class 4A girls semifinal games.
There was a chance of rain throughout the evening hours. The National Weather Service issued a level two risk of severe storms and forecasted that it would hit the Huntsville area around 4 p.m.
The NWS has forecasted a chance of wind gust up to 60 miles-per-hour with a chance of hail and tornadoes for north Alabama. There is also a chance for flooding in the area, meaning the impacts could linger into Thursday of the final four.
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The delay started around 9 a.m. CT as lightning and storms moved through the area near John Hunt Park in Huntsville.
As of 9:18 a.m., a restart time of 9:45 a.m. has been given on Wednesday.
The delay was caused by severe weather conditions, including a risk of storms, high winds, and potential flooding.
The tournament is expected to restart at 9:45 a.m. CT after the initial delay.
Severe storms, wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail, and a risk of tornadoes are forecasted for the Huntsville area.
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Maxwell Donaldson covers high school sports, Jax State athletics, the outdoors in Alabama and more for the Gadsden Times and USA TODAY Network. Find him on Twitter/X@_Max_Donaldsonand contact him at MDonaldson@usatodayco.com.
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