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AHSAA soccer tournament in Huntsville delayed by storms
TL;DR
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.
Key points
- AHSAA soccer state tournament delayed due to severe weather
- Delay started around 9 a.m. CT at John Hunt Park
- Restart time announced for 9:45 a.m. CT
- Severe storms expected later in the day
- National Weather Service issued a level two risk for the area
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AHSAA soccer state tournament
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.
Keep up here as weather moves through Huntsville and impacts the AHSAA soccer state championships.
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When did the delay at AHSAA soccer state tournament start
The delay started around 9 a.m. CT as lightning and storms moved through the area near John Hunt Park in Huntsville.
When will AHSAA soccer state tournament restart
As of 9:18 a.m., a restart time of 9:45 a.m. has been given on Wednesday.
Wednesday schedule for AHSAA soccer semifinals
- Field 1: Orange Beach girls vs. St. Luke's Episcopal, 9:45 a.m.
Q&A
What caused the delay of the AHSAA soccer tournament in Huntsville?
The delay was caused by severe weather conditions, including a risk of storms, high winds, and potential flooding.
When is the AHSAA soccer tournament expected to restart?
The tournament is expected to restart at 9:45 a.m. CT after the initial delay.
What weather conditions are forecasted for Huntsville during the tournament?
Severe storms, wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail, and a risk of tornadoes are forecasted for the Huntsville area.
