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Stormy weather leads to outdoor stage suspensions, delays at CMA Fest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Severe weather is rolling through Middle Tennessee Friday, including Nashville, where thousands of people have gathered for CMA Fest.
A Tornado Watch is currently in effect for parts of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 6. While Davidson County is not covered by the watch, the area is still experiencing rainy weather.
Severe storms possible through the weekend
The Country Music Association announced on social media platform X at 3:08 p.m. that all outdoor daytime stages and nighttime performances at the Hard Rock Stage are suspended for the rest of the day. Attendees were urged to take shelter immediately or head to Fan Fair X inside Music City Center to enjoy more music.
In addition, organizers said the opening of the gates at Nissan Stadium and Ascend Amphitheater will be delayed at least 90 minutes due to incoming storms.
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The weather team for CMA Fest tracks any lightning activity within an 8-mile radius of the event, so if a strike happens within that zone, the festivities pause for 30 minutes, according to officials.
CMA plans to provide another update on the festival by 5 p.m.
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