Chiefs-Ravens game facing weather delay as thunderstorm rolls through Kansas City

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The start to the 2024 NFL regular season is not going according to plan in Kansas City, as the Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens see a delay in kickoff due to thunderstorms in the area. 

An announcement was placed on the GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium jumbotron telling fans to head up to the concourse to get out of the rain to come. 

"Please be advised that due to pending weather conditions, all event/game activities will be interrupted. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium asks that all guests make their way to the concourses and out of the elements and follow the direction of Stadium Staff," the announcement read. 

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A general view of the field as fireworks erupt prior to a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)

"GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium apologizes for the inconvenience and will inform you when it is safe to return to your seat. Thank you."

The NBC broadcast for the game showed the current state of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, which was steady rainfall as fans were under awnings, or braving the storm by standing in it and waving towels. 

Either way, the rain didn't supposed last too long, as kickoff has been estimated to come at 8:40 p.m. ET, according to the NBC broadcast.

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The Chiefs also poked fun at a previous tweet from the GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium account, which showed a picture of the field and a caption reading "The calm before the storm."

"We didn’t mean literally…" the Chiefs replied as the rain started to come down.

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