NYC Festivals Canceled Due to Extreme Weather Forecasts
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What happened
Organizers of three outdoor festivals—the Global Citizen Festival, the All Things Go music festival, and the CBGB Festival—canceled their events this weekend due to forecasts of an extreme September Nor’easter in New York City. Global Citizen Festival organizers stated the decision was made in consultation with the City of New York and NYC Parks, citing dangerous conditions.
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Why it matters
Meteorologists warned that the rare September Nor’easter could bring coastal flooding, high winds, and rain to the region. If the storm drifts closer to land, it could cause major travel disruptions and power outages in the New York City metro area.
From nydailynews.com
Who's involved
- Central ParkVenue where the canceled outdoor festivals were scheduled to take place.
- New York CityMajor metropolitan area targeted by the severe weather and travel disruptions.
- AccuWeatherWeather forecast service provider that issued warnings about the storm.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Cancellation of the Global Citizen Festival due to extreme weather forecasts.1 source
Severe weather forecasts are causing concerns about potential festival disruptions in Central Park.1 source
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The entities involved
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Central Park
park in New South Wales, Australia; geonames ID = 8152340
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AccuWeather
weather forecast service provider