Hurricane could impact Redskins game

[1959Colts]

It seems Washington DC may get heavy wind and rain this Sunday.

Could the NFL possibly move, postpone or cancel the game?

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2018/09/10/what-will-hurricane-florence-mean-washington-dc-area/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.f8ce6307f302

 

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Scenario 1:  Florence tracks into southwest and west-central Virginia. (40 percent chance)

In this scenario, the storm would make landfall between northern South Carolina and the North Carolina Outer Banks and move northwest through central North Carolina into southwest or south-central Virginia, where it would slow or stall.

In the Washington region, there would be a sharp gradient between more-moderate rains to our north and northwest and extremely heavy rainfall to our southwest and south that could continue for days — even into early next week.

European-model rainfall forecast Saturday through Tuesday.

Serious, possibly disastrous flooding would occur in central Virginia and could spill into the central and northern Shenandoah Valley and north-central Virginia piedmont.

The immediate Washington region would receive several inches of rain, certainly enough to cause flooding but perhaps short of widespread, severe flooding.

Wind gusts would probably reach tropical-storm force, causing downed trees and scattered power outages.

As the storm moved north, southerly winds would push enough water up the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River to cause minor tidal flooding.

The European weather model supports this scenario.

 

Scenario 2: Florence slowly tracks northward just west of Interstate 95 (25 percent chance)

In this scenario, the storm would make landfall between northern South Carolina and the North Carolina Outer Banks, and progress north through eastern North Carolina and east-central Virginia along the Interstate 95 corridor. It would eventually pass through Northern Virginia west of I-95.

This is a worst-case scenario for the region. It would push a large storm surge up the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay, causing severe coastal flooding, perhaps not unlike Hurricane Isabel in 2003 or the 1933 Chesapeake Potomac hurricane...

Scenario 3: Florence tracks well to our south, remaining in North Carolina (20 percent chance)

In this scenario, the Washington region generally dodges the bullet as the heaviest rain and strong winds remain well south of the region. Some rain and gusty winds could still skirt the area, especially on the south side, and cause pockets of flooding and a few downed trees, similar to the rain and wind this past weekend.

 

Scenario 4: Other (15 percent)

As or just after Florence makes landfall, steering currents will become weak, which turns its future motion into a bit of a wild card.

While we have outlined above what we think are the most likely scenarios, there's still the possibility it just meanders near the coastline or edges north or south of current expectations.

 

 

 

 

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/092646.shtml?rainqpf#contents

 

 

 

 

 

 

[coltsva]

I’m in central VA and was thinking about going to the game. Glad I didn’t buy tickets. Just going to hunker down,

[RollerColt]

The timing is going to make this very interesting. I do wonder if they are making a plan as we speak to move the game. 

[1959Colts]

 

[Shadow_Creek]

oh brother.. the last thing we need is another game delay due to weather sigh i guess ill warm up some cookies and  find a good movie to watch Sunday just in case  

[The Fish]

I'd prefer they not play in a Hurricane, for a host of reasons. 

[DraftMaster]

11 minutes ago, The Fish said:

I'd prefer they not play in a Hurricane, for a host of reasons. 

1. Our running game is subpar

2. Their run d is good

3. Our running d is subpar

4. Their running O is decent, so we'll get ran over...

 

Playing in the rain would lead to a Redskins win almost certainly...

 

Let's hope it gets moved to another location to avoid this loss!

[#12.]

Sounds like it will possibly go on for days, so moving it to Monday may not help.

 

We have a different bye week, so it couldn't be moved to a different week.  

 

It seems they usually like to move these games to a neutral site.  Where that would be, who knows.  They could play it here, I suppose.  Probably have to make a decision soon.  

[#12.]

Ravens play in Cincinnati Thursday, Carolina plays in Atlanta, so it appears this is the only game they would have to worry about.  

 

The Bengals play Thursday, so Cincinnati might be a possible neutral site inbetween, with not a lot of travel time.

[Valpo2004]

32 minutes ago, DraftMaster said:

1. Our running game is subpar

2. Their run d is good

3. Our running d is subpar

4. Their running O is decent, so we'll get ran over...

 

Playing in the rain would lead to a Redskins win almost certainly...

 

Let's hope it gets moved to another location to avoid this loss!

 

I would agree with this.  Playing incliment weather especially heavy winds and rain would strongly benefit the Redskins.  

[IinD]

We specialize in blizzard and hurricane games lately ...

[Fisticuffs111]

Kinda hoping they move it. Even besides the fact that it'd turn into a ground game match, which probably wouldn't bode well for us, that sounds like a possible injury fest.

[Freenyfan102]

it just another loss can we just forfeit

[DraftMaster]

Games That Could Be Affected:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2018/09/10/hurricane-florence-impact-nfl-mlb-college-football-schedules/1258800002/

 

NFL

Sunday, Sept. 16

Carolina at Atlanta, 1 p.m. 
Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.
Indianapolis at Washington, 1 p.m.
New England at Jacksonville, 4:25 p.m.

 

I wonder what will happen to these 4 games. I hope the game is moved just for kicks

[LJpalmbeacher2]

1 hour ago, DraftMaster said:

1. Our running game is subpar

2. Their run d is good

3. Our running d is subpar

4. Their running O is decent, so we'll get ran over...

 

Playing in the rain would lead to a Redskins win almost certainly...

 

Let's hope it gets moved to another location to avoid this loss!

 

I hope they move it to Miami.

I'm like less than a hour away. 

[The Fish]

2 hours ago, DraftMaster said:

1. Our running game is subpar

2. Their run d is good

3. Our running d is subpar

4. Their running O is decent, so we'll get ran over...

 

Playing in the rain would lead to a Redskins win almost certainly...

 

Let's hope it gets moved to another location to avoid this loss!

Injures too. 

[coltsleafs]

Brutal I'm going to the game this weekend. I was just in Indy all weekend and got rained on the entire time :(.

[Shepman]

Seems like logic would move it to Indy but I am sure that is a ticket and revenue issue 

[DraftMaster]

43 minutes ago, Shepman said:

Seems like logic would move it to Indy but I am sure that is a ticket and revenue issue 

That would be sweet, but they may just postpone it and move it to our bye week...

[1959Colts]

26 minutes ago, DraftMaster said:

That would be sweet, but they may just postpone it and move it to our bye week...

Colts bye week is Week 9.

Falcons at Redskins Week 9

[Smonroe]

Based on past performance from the weather services, I'm guessing it will be sunny and mid 70s there on Sunday.

[coltsfeva]

   As of now, forecast is partly cloudy, 10-15 mph winds with a 20% chance of rain.

   Because the hurricane’s path and movement is up in the air, things could change.

   We’ve got tickets and I’m hoping the game will be played and rain/wind will not be an issue but if it is played, we’re going.

 

[DraftMaster]

1 hour ago, 1959Colts said:

Colts bye week is Week 9.

Falcons at Redskins Week 9

So that's off the table...So the only 3 options I can think of is:

 

1.Play anyway

2.Relocate Game (and possibly postpone)

3.Postpone and play in D.C. on monday or something.

 

From most to least likely (I think...)

[jblastick]

Picked this game for my annual father/son road trip.  Bought some great tix (15 rows behind the Colts bench) from Stubhub.  Flying into Baltimore on Saturday then driving to downtown DC to stay.  I'm beyond bummed about this news however I did just get an email communication from the hotel with the updated forecast which is mostly cloudy with a high of 78 and 20% chance of rain.  Obviously things can change but this made me feel a little better.

[IinD]

I wouldn't mind seeing a game with pouring rain like when we were kids. 

 

Both QB's would probably throw for 50 yards combined..

[crazycolt1]

5 hours ago, Freenyfan102 said:

it just another loss can we just forfeit

Are you always weak?

[mirobi48]

Move the game to Indy

[Shive]

The storm is tracking further south than originally thought and while there will most likely be some rain, it shouldn't be too crazy up in DC. 

[CR91]

Hurricane is moving more towards the Carolinas. Weather for the game is currently partly cloudly with a chance of rain

[DraftMaster]

Looking more like a rain game we're gonna play on Sunday.

 

http://www.fox5dc.com/news/heres-what-the-dc-region-can-expect-from-hurricane-florence

 

Is it too early 2 say must win?

[Deadpool]

unfortunately both teams bye weeks fall 5 weeks apart from each other. Because if they happened around the same time THEN they could have just used their bye week to play each other. 

 

They could always move the game to Indy, but it would suck for the Redskin fans who already bought tickets for the game this week and it takes away a home game for the redskins. Maybe move it to a neutral site like Cleveland or Cincinnati. 

[Deadpool]

21 minutes ago, DraftMaster said:

Looking more like a rain game we're gonna play on Sunday.

 

http://www.fox5dc.com/news/heres-what-the-dc-region-can-expect-from-hurricane-florence

 

Is it too early 2 say must win?

given the next 4 games are against @Philly, Houston, @New England, and @the Jets.....No it is not to early to say it is a must win game.  How the Colts got delt a schedule where 4 of their first 6 games are on the road is beyond me lol. 

[DraftMaster]

39 minutes ago, Deadpool said:

given the next 4 games are against @Philly, Houston, @New England, and @the Jets.....No it is not to early to say it is a must win game.  How the Colts got delt a schedule where 4 of their first 6 games are on the road is beyond me lol. 

But then look down the stretch. We have a lot of winnable home games later on. But yes, we gotta beat Washington because Philly and NE are almost guaranteed L's.

[lance_m8]

16 minutes ago, DraftMaster said:

But then look down the stretch. We have a lot of winnable home games later on. But yes, we gotta beat Washington because Philly and NE are almost guaranteed L's.

With Luck any team is beatable most likely will lose to NE but id like to see us slam it down their throat and i see us at 4-2  after our first 6 games with wins vs houston, washington,jets,patriots

[Steamboat_Shaun]

1 hour ago, Deadpool said:

given the next 4 games are against @Philly, Houston, @New England, and @the Jets.....No it is not to early to say it is a must win game.  How the Colts got delt a schedule where 4 of their first 6 games are on the road is beyond me lol. 

 

I have no problem with the bulk of our home games being played in the cold winter months, & getting those road games out of the way early. The consensus seems to be that this young team is going to need time to gel over the course of the season, so having them take their lumps on the road during the early part of the year seems like it could be beneficial.

[Defjamz26]

The NCAA canceled the VT game which is in the same vicinity as the Redskins game. A cancellation is still possible.

[coltsva]

1 hour ago, DraftMaster said:

But then look down the stretch. We have a lot of winnable home games later on. But yes, we gotta beat Washington because Philly and NE are almost guaranteed L's.

I respectfully disagree with Philly. I think Reich’s familiarity with them gives us a decent chance in that game. 

[Narcosys]

On 9/11/2018 at 2:18 PM, RollerColt said:

The timing is going to make this very interesting. I do wonder if they are making a plan as we speak to move the game. 

Move it to LOS...

[RollerColt]

Just now, Narcosys said:

Move it to LOS...

 Sounds good to me! 

[Four2itus]

Lol at must win. That is fan speak. Every player and every coach in the NFL sees every game as must win.