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England Team Shelters as Tornado Threat Looms Over Kansas City
14 Jun
Summary
- England squad took shelter due to a tornado warning in Kansas City.
- The warning included fears of winds up to 80mph.
- The team plans to train normally despite the severe weather.
The England football delegation received urgent tornado warnings on Saturday evening, prompting them to shelter indoors. Automated alerts from the U.S. National Weather Service indicated a 'Severe Thunderstorm Warning' with potential winds reaching 80mph.
The warning escalated to a 'Tornado Watch' for Johnson County, Kansas, where the team is staying, and a 'Tornado Warning' for Jackson County, Missouri, near their training grounds. A tornado was later reported in Missouri, though outside Kansas City itself.
The team's accommodation and training facilities were not significantly impacted. However, television coverage of a match many were watching was preempted by live weather updates. Power outages affected many local residents due to the heavy winds and rain.
With the severe weather having largely passed by late Saturday night, England's plans remain on track to train as scheduled on Sunday. They are preparing for their World Cup Group L opener against Croatia, which is set to take place in Dallas on Tuesday.
