Hurricane Helene made landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread power outages and severe weather across the southeastern United States. The National Hurricane Center has downgraded Helene to a tropical storm, but its impact is still being felt across several states.
As a result of the storm, several college football games have been rescheduled or canceled. App State canceled their game against Liberty due to severe impacts on the campus and Boone, N.C. Other games, such as Miami vs. Virginia Tech and UCF vs. Colorado, are still scheduled to take place as planned.
In Major League Baseball, the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets had to postpone games due to heavy rains, rescheduling them for a doubleheader on Monday. The playoff race between the two teams will likely be decided then.
In soccer, Inter Miami’s match against Charlotte FC and St. Louis City SC’s match against Kansas City FC may be affected by Hurricane Helene’s aftermath, with rain expected in the area.
Several NFL games are also set to take place in the southeastern U.S. on Sunday, with the Miami Dolphins hosting the Tennessee Titans on Monday. While no changes have been announced, inclement weather could potentially impact the host cities and games.
Overall, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene is causing disruptions in sports schedules across multiple leagues, with teams and organizers closely monitoring the weather to ensure the safety of players and fans.
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