July 4 Drone Show in Boulder Delayed Due to Severe Weather

Severe weather has caused a delay in the start time of the July 4 drone show in Boulder, according to the event website. The University of Colorado Boulder police tweeted at 8:01 p.m. that severe weather remains at Folsom Field and advised anyone entering the stadium to seek shelter in the concourse or in the Bach Fieldhouse and follow instructions given in the stadium. Earlier in the afternoon, Boulder had announced changes to the drone show due to the ominous weather outlook for the evening.

The National Weather Service in Boulder issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming until 11 p.m. Tuesday night. Boulder County was among the areas in Colorado that could experience stormy weather. The city stated that the ideal time to fly the drones is around 9:35 p.m., but the actual time could be moved earlier or later depending on weather conditions. The drones could fly as early as 8:15 p.m. or as late as 10 p.m., with the final call being made by the city during the event. If the weather has not improved by 10 p.m., the show will be canceled.

The official event website specifies that drones can fly in light rain but not in heavy rain, lightning, visibility under three miles, or sustained winds over 20 miles per hour. If lightning is detected within eight miles of the stadium, a shelter-in-place order will be issued, and guests will need to gather in the concourse until the storm has passed. To ensure the safety of musicians, bands may perform from the Touchdown Club instead of on the field. However, umbrellas will still be allowed in the stadium.

For the most up-to-date information on the event, attendees are advised to visit boulder4thofjuly.com. In the surrounding area, Estes Park has postponed its Fourth of July fireworks display to July 15 due to a severe weather forecast. The decision was made out of concern for the safety of spectators and event staff. The fireworks festivities in Loveland, including a display over Lake Loveland, had not been canceled as of 6:20 p.m., according to the Loveland Reporter-Herald.

Please note that staff at the Reporter-Herald contributed to this report.

What are the criteria that determine whether the drones can take flight during the event

Severe Weather Causes Delay for July 4 Drone Show in Boulder

Hold on to your hats, folks! The highly-anticipated July 4 drone show in Boulder has hit a snag due to severe weather conditions. According to the event website, Mother Nature has decided to throw a wrench in the works, causing a delay in the show’s start time.

The University of Colorado Boulder police took to Twitter to warn everyone of the ominous weather situation. At 8:01 p.m., they announced that severe weather was still plaguing Folsom Field, the event venue. In light of this, they advised anyone entering the stadium to seek shelter in either the concourse or the Bach Fieldhouse and to follow instructions provided by stadium officials.

It seems like the weather forecasters saw this coming, as earlier in the afternoon, Boulder had already announced some changes to the drone show due to the threatening weather outlook for the evening. They didn’t want to take any chances with the safety of the event-goers.

The National Weather Service in Boulder has issued a severe thunderstorm watch, extending until 11 p.m. Tuesday night, covering parts of Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Boulder County falls within the area that could potentially experience stormy weather. The city had initially planned for the drones to take flight at around 9:35 p.m., but with the ever-changing weather conditions, that time could be moved earlier or later as needed. In fact, the drones could potentially start flying as early as 8:15 p.m. or as late as 10 p.m., with the final decision resting with the city officials on the ground during the event. If the weather hasn’t improved by 10 p.m., unfortunately, the show will have to be canceled altogether.

For those curious about the criteria for the drones to take flight, the event website provides some interesting details. Drones are still allowed to fly in light rain, but heavy rain, lightning, visibility under three miles, and sustained winds over 20 miles per hour are definite no-gos. If lightning is detected within eight miles of the stadium, everyone will be asked to take shelter in the concourse until the storm passes. To ensure the safety of the musicians, bands may be moved to perform from the Touchdown Club instead of on the field. But don’t worry, umbrellas are still allowed in the stadium!

To stay in the loop and get the most up-to-date information on the event, it’s highly recommended that attendees visit the event’s official website at boulder4thofjuly.com. On a related note, Estes Park has made the tough call to postpone its Fourth of July fireworks display to July 15 due to the severe weather forecast. Safety is their top priority, and this decision was made to protect both spectators and event staff. As of 6:20 p.m., the fireworks festivities in Loveland, including a display over Lake Loveland, had not been canceled, according to the Loveland Reporter-Herald.

So, sit tight and keep your eyes on the skies! Let’s hope the weather clears up soon so we can all enjoy a spectacular drone show and celebrate Independence Day in style. Please note that some sections of this report were contributed by the staff at the Reporter-Herald.