Heat and storms loom over Browns-Buccaneers game in Tampa
The Browns are forecast to face high heat and a chance of scattered thunderstorms when they meet the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
The Cleveland Browns are due to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in hot conditions at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with temperatures forecast at about 88°F and a feels-like temperature near 95°F.
The Weather Channel forecast cited by Yahoo Sports puts the chance of scattered thunderstorms at 42 per cent around 4.00pm ET. AccuWeather reportedly places the greater risk closer to 5.00pm ET.
Significant wind is not expected to be a factor, while the potential for storms remains uncertain and could change before kick-off. The source does not establish whether the weather will cause a delay or affect the playing surface.
Cleveland began the season with two consecutive games in Florida, including last week’s meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The conditions in Tampa will again test the team in summer heat and humidity.
Weather may become relevant if the game remains close late, but the current forecast does not establish that thunderstorms will occur or affect the result.
