FIFA Fan Festival Dallas reopens after lightning forces temporary weather delay

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Lightning in the Dallas area prompted organizers of FIFA Fan Festival Dallas to temporarily halt entry Sunday afternoon and instruct attendees to take shelter as thunderstorms moved across North Texas.FIFA Fan Festival Dallas weather delayFIFA Fan Festival organizers temporarily suspended entry into the venue because of lightning in the area. Officials instructed guests already inside the venue to take cover in the main stage viewing area or leave the festival and shelter in their personal vehicles.Later Sunday, organizers announced the festival had reopened.In a social media post, FIFA Fan Festival Dallas said, "FIFA Fan Festival has reopened. Thank you for your patience. We're excited to welcome fans back as activities and programming resume at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas."Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Dallas-Fort WorthThe weather delay came as severe thunderstorms developed across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remained in effect through 10 p.m. Sunday f

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