What is the weather forecast for England vs Norway in Miami?
After storms delayed kick off for England ahead of their Round of 16 tie against Mexico, weather could now affect their Quarter Final.
Heat warnings, storms and lightning are all forecast between now and Saturday’s 10pm UK time kick off.
Hurricane season also runs in Florida from June until November, although that is not expected to be a problem until later in the year.
Lightning forecast in Miami for day of England match against Norway
England face a dangerous looking Norway side in their quarter final tie on Saturday for a place in the World Cup semi-final.
However, their progress could be halted by another adversary, the weather.
Lightning is currently forecast for the day of the match in Miami, although it is expected a couple of hours before kick off.
By the time the teams take to the field, current forecasts have the storms to have passed, leaving nothing but sunny skies for the start of the match.
Nevertheless, any lightning strikes within eight miles of the Hard Rock Stadium would trigger a shelter-in-place order and would lead to delays.
Clear skies wouldn’t mean great conditions for football either, with temperatures of 33C, with a real feel of 44C and 59 per cent humidity, expected to produce an energy sapping atmosphere.
Heat alerts have been issued for days approaching the game.
There is every chance that the forecast will shift between now and Saturday, but either way, it is at least going to be hot and sticky for the players.
Fans will just have to wait and see what happens on the day.
What is good news for England at least is that they’re playing opponents from one of the only countries that is colder than the UK, so both will likely struggle just as much as each other.
