Soggy night for Swifties? Rainfall warning on first night of Eras Tour in Vancouver
Rainy Forecast for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vancouver
The first night of Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated Eras Tour in downtown Vancouver is facing a challenge as heavy rain is in the forecast. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a rainfall warning for much of B.C.’s Lower Mainland, with up to seven centimetres of rain expected before the skies clear up.
Forecasters predict that the downpour will begin in Vancouver sometime Friday evening, potentially impacting the approximately 55,000 ticket-holders who are set to attend the sold-out event at BC Place Stadium. The wet weather is expected to persist into Saturday morning, leaving some concert-goers soggy after the show.
Despite the rainy conditions, umbrellas are prohibited at the concert venue. Alongside items like weapons and laser pointers, umbrellas are listed as “prohibited” on BC Place’s list of personal effects for all three performances. Any confiscated umbrellas will be donated to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver, according to a spokesperson for B.C. Pavilion Corporation.
The inclement weather is attributed to a “robust and rain-laden frontal system” moving down B.C.’s coast on Friday. Environment Canada warns of localized flooding in low-lying areas and advises drivers to exercise caution and watch for taillights if visibility is affected by the rain.
In the midst of excitement for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, concert-goers in Vancouver will have to navigate through a rainy evening as they head to BC Place Stadium. Despite the wet forecast, fans are eager to experience the magic of Taylor Swift’s performance. The rainy conditions may present some challenges, but the show must go on.
