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Lollapalooza Delayed by Heavy Chicago Rains
1 Aug
Summary
- Lollapalooza's Saturday opening delayed due to heavy Chicagoland rains.
- Doors will now open at 2 p.m. CT, a three-hour delay from the original time.
- A flood warning was in effect until 1 p.m. CT on August 1.
Lollapalooza's Saturday schedule experienced a delay due to severe weather impacting the Chicagoland area. Heavy rainfall led to the decision to postpone the opening of festival doors from the planned 11 a.m. CT to 2 p.m. CT on August 1.
Festival organizers communicated the change via social media and text alerts sent to attendees. As of 10 a.m. CT, information regarding potential impacts on the day's musical lineup was not yet available. Attendees were encouraged to stay informed through official Lollapalooza social media channels and the Festiverse mobile app.
The National Weather Service had issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Chicago earlier on August 1, forecasting thunderstorms and potential flooding. A flood warning was specifically in effect until 1 p.m. CT that day. By 9 a.m. CT, several inches of rain had already been recorded across the city.
