The state of Florida is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Helene. It is projected to be catastrophic when it makes landfall in the state on Thursday. As residents prepare for the storm, NFL fans wonder how it affects the Florida teams and their families.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are slated to play in Houston on Sunday, and the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans on Monday night. Hence, the team most impacted by the timing and storm track is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As of Thursday, Tampa Bay is under a tropical storm warning with wind gusts minimum wind gusts expected at 55 mph.
The Buccaneers host the Eagles at 1 PM on Sunday, September 29. Could the game be moved or delayed? Moving or delaying an NFL game due to weather is not unprecedented but unlikely in this case because the major impact is forecasted for Thursday.
The game will likely go as scheduled, but wet weather will impact how the Bucs prepare. Indoor practices will be likely.
With the brunt of the storm behind them, both teams should prepare to play in wet weather because lingering rain is forecasted throughout the weekend.
Travel headaches are expected for Eagles fans traveling from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay for the weekend as airlines are expected to operate with numerous weather-related cancellations and delays.
