Lightning caused games to be delayed across the tri-state. At Huntington High School we had lightning but no rain and it was delayed at halftime. There must be a half hour without lightning before they can restart. our fans were ordered off the bleachers and immediately stood under the highest set of lights. Not the best decision. after waiting about an hour I went to my car to wait out the lightning.when we saw the Spring Valley busses leave we figured they had called the game and left. It was just the band. We found out later that the game was finished and the Highlanders won.
http://wvmetronews.com/2015/09/08/friday-night-lights-7/
I found this interesting article about lightning:
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I have played and coached football for many moons in my lifetime. The beginning of the season always brings these delays. By the way impressive win for Midland, Huntington, and Spring Valley this weekend!
ReplyDeleteI found it interesting that people kept saying it was heat lightening, no such beast, but rather the lightening was either to far away or the topography was such that the sound of the thunder was deflected over head. We heard very little thunder after a few minutes. The cell was close to us but never moved to the school.
ReplyDeleteI have sat by the window to watch the lightning sometimes. This past summer we had an awesome night show of it lighting the sky.
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