FedEx Field Issues Shelter-in-Place Order in D.C. as Beyoncé Performs Amid Severe Weather
Beyoncé executes onstage throughout the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at PGE Narodowy on June 27, 2023 in Warsaw, Poland. Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood
Beyoncé concertgoers prepared for the Renaissance World Tour at FedEx Field Sunday evening (Aug. 6) were informed to sanctuary in position in advance of outset because of lightning in the location.
Concert coordinators at the D.C.-local arena, situated close by in Maryland, advised followers to sanctuary in position around 6:40 p.m. ET.
A declaration was uploaded on FedEx Field’s Twitter/X web page: “Due to lightning in the area, we are currently under a shelter in place order. Fans outside of gates and in the parking lots are asked to return to their cars. All fans inside of the stadium are asked to shelter in place under covered concourse areas and ramps until further notice.”
The program is Beyoncé’s 2nd day at the location this weekend break. As of 8:20 p.m., FedEx Field had actually not uploaded an upgrade.
Local press reporters and also followers shared video of a rainstorm and also individuals hiding at the arena Saturday evening.
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Due to lightning in the location, we are presently under a sanctuary in position order.
Fans beyond gateways and also in the car park are asked to go back to their automobiles.
All followers within the arena are asked to sanctuary in position under covered rout locations and also ramps up until additional…
— FedExField (@FedExField) August 6, 2023
Due to tornados and also possible serious climate dangers- nobody is permitted right into @FedExField now for Beyoncé’s #RenaissanceTour . Staffer simply claimed they are waiting on points to improve b4 returning to entrance. It’s 8 p.m. I’m informed Beyonce struck the phase at 9 p.m. last evening @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/MBjzGaYIXe
— Marissa Mitchell (@MarissaMFOX5) August 7, 2023
Really boiling down right here in Landover, MD at @FedExField @fox5dc https://t.co/sj1mxyCD4a pic.twitter.com/Bp9DZ2OJm2
— Jacqueline Matter (@JMatter_TV) August 6, 2023
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