The big New York concert cut short under the threat of a hurricane

Some 60,000 spectators were expected at the concert as the hurricane, with winds at 120 km / h, approached, expected to reach the American east coast during the day on Sunday.

It should arrive in Long Island, near New York, or a little further north in New England, according to the American Hurricane Center (NHC), which however expects “weakened before his arrivalThe hurricane is expected to bypass New York but could still cause heavy rainfall as early as Saturday evening.

Thus ended a show that had started at 5 p.m. local time, with groups of spectators dancing, cheering and spreading picnic tablecloths, ready for five hours of live music.

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