Safety measures for severe weather during SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Met Complex

BE WEATHER AWARE. WELL, DAY ONE OF THE SEC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT IN HOOVER BEGINS AMID THE THREAT OF DANGEROUS STORMS. THE TOURNAMENT AT THE HOOVER MET TYPICALLY BRINGS IN A CROWD, AND MANY OF THOSE FANS STAY AT RV PARK. JOINING ME LIVE NOW FROM THE TOURNAMENT IS �� 13, JON PAEPCKE JOHN HAS THE WEATHER IMPACT OF THE EVENT, AND IS THERE CONCERN OVER IT? WELL, BASED ON THE TURNOUT SO FAR, JARVIS, NOT A LOT OF FOLKS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SEVERE WEATHER WE MAY SEE LATER TONIGHT. ACTUALLY, THE FANS JUST LEFT THE OKLAHOMA AND KENTUCKY GAME MINUTES AGO, AND THEN THE FANS HEADING IN FOR THE THIRD GAME JUST STREAMED IN. THAT GAME KICKS OFF AT 430. LET’S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT WE’RE SEEING HERE. THESE ACTUAL BARRIERS THAT SAY THE SEC JUST MEANS MORE A GUST OF WIND JUST MINUTES AGO BLEW THOSE OVER. AND THE THE HOOVER’S FINEST JUST SET THOSE BACK UP AGAIN. WE’VE GOT FANS, LIKE I SAID, THAT ARE WAITING HERE AND THERE TO GET BACK IN. THEY STREAMED IN FOR THE NEXT GAME, WHICH IS ACTUALLY FLORIDA AND SOUTH CAROLINA, SET TO HAVE A FIRST PITCH AT 430. NOW, HERE’S THE DEAL. THEY THEY HAVE THIS GAME AT 430. THAT MAY GO ABOUT TWO PLUS HOURS. SECOND GAME MAY START ABOUT SEVEN. THE SEVERE WEATHER IS NOT REALLY EXPECTED TO HIT THIS SECTION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY UNTIL MAYBE 8 OR 9:00. SO THEY’RE HOPING TO POSSIBLY GET IN THE THE SECOND GAME TONIGHT, THE FOURTH GAME OVERALL FOR THE DAY. IF NOT, THEY’VE GOT A PLAN IN PLACE. IF THIS THERE IS SEVERE WEATHER, THEY’RE GOING TO ENCOURAGE ALL THE FANS TO ACTUALLY GO TO THE CONCOURSE AREA. THEY’VE DEEMED THAT AS THE SAFE SPACE. ALSO, THE FOLKS THAT ARE STAYING IN THE RV PARKS, WHICH IS ONLY RV PARK, WHICH IS ABOUT 100 OR 200 YARDS TO MY LEFT, ACTUALLY JUST UP THE HILL, THEY’RE ACTUALLY ENCOURAGED TO COME TO THIS AREA AS WELL. IT’S BEEN DEEMED THE SAFE SPACE. I TALKED TO A HOOVER POLICE OFFICER MINUTES AGO. HE SAID TYPICALLY THEY’LL IF THERE’S RAIN, THEY’LL STOP PLAY, AND IF THERE’S LIGHTNING, THEY’LL HOLD OFF AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. IF THERE’S LIGHTNING IN THE VICINITY, THEY’LL HOLD FOR 30 MINUTES. SO THEY’RE HOPING TO GET THE FOURTH GAME IN TONIGHT. BUT OBVIOUSLY IF THE SEVERE WEATHER MOVES IN AS PLANNED, THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FINISH IT BEFORE THAT HAPPENS. FOR NOW, IT’S A BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR SPRING BASEBALL. LIKE I SAID, THERE ARE ALREADY TWO GAMES THAT WRAPPED UP EARLIER. THE THE SOONERS OF OKLAHOMA DEFEATED KENTUCKY 5 TO 1. ALABAMA WON ITS GAME IN THE MORNING, AND SO THE FLORIDA SOUTH CAROLINA GAME IS SET TO KICK OFF I

FULL FORECAST | CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS | FIRST WARNING LIVE RADAR | WAYS TO STAY SAFE IN SEVERE WEATHER | UPLOAD YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS | TURN ON WEATHER NOTIFICATIONSWith possible severe weather on Tuesday during the SEC Baseball Tournament, the Hoover Met Complex is urging all visitors to prioritize their safety and remain vigilant.The following guidelines are in place to keep everyone informed and prepared:Key Safety Instructions:Be responsible for your safety and evacuationContinuously monitor your local weather conditionsIn the case of a tornado warning, all individuals at the Finley Center, Hoover Met Stadium, and Hoover Met Complex RV Park must promptly relocate to the tunnel areas of Hoover Met StadiumStaff members will be present during events at the stadium to assist and direct attendeesOnce an “all clear�� is issued, guests may resume normal activitiesIf No Staff Are Present:Locate the sign at the gate next to the batting cages labeled “Shelter Here"Enter the stadium and shelter in the concourse restrooms For the latest weather coverage for your area, click here. And stay updated with alerts in the �� 13 app. You can download it here.

With possible severe weather on Tuesday during the SEC Baseball Tournament, the Hoover Met Complex is urging all visitors to prioritize their safety and remain vigilant.

The following guidelines are in place to keep everyone informed and prepared:

Key Safety Instructions:

Be responsible for your safety and evacuation
Continuously monitor your local weather conditions
In the case of a tornado warning, all individuals at the Finley Center, Hoover Met Stadium, and Hoover Met Complex RV Park must promptly relocate to the tunnel areas of Hoover Met Stadium
Staff members will be present during events at the stadium to assist and direct attendees
Once an “all clear�� is issued, guests may resume normal activities

If No Staff Are Present:

Locate the sign at the gate next to the batting cages labeled “Shelter Here"
Enter the stadium and shelter in the concourse restrooms

For the latest weather coverage for your area, click here. And stay updated with alerts in the �� 13 app. You can download it here.

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