Thursday Night Football Weather Falcons-Panthers Expected to Play in Rainy and Windy Conditions

The Falcons and Panthers’ season opener in Week 10 is anticipated to be a drizzly one. As the remnants of hurricane Nicole pass through the Carolinas, the weather is expected to have an impact on this contest between these NFC South rivals. On Thursday, these teams will face challenges that include wind and rain in particular.

According to WCNC Charlotte, winds will increase as the game goes on and are predicted to average between 15 and 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. With regard to the wind, in particular, The Reed Apartment tower has changed how winds enter Bank of America Stadium and has resulted in the more swirling wind inside the stadium than before it was built.

The rain will come in waves of very heavy downpours. Between 5 and 8 p.m., the storm’s initial outer bands are anticipated to arrive. local time and then the heavier rain should move in by 10 p.m. local. There will be some breaks between the bands, as stated by WCNC, but it is anticipated that the weather will play a significant role in this head-to-head.

Considering the wind, it goes without saying that this storm will have a particular impact on the passing and kicking game. Therefore, that might lead to some interesting choices from Arthur Smith and Steve Wilks when it comes to deciding whether to attempt field goals or keep the ball in the air and go for it in crucial situations.

For those keeping track of the game’s total, you may have noticed that it has significantly decreased throughout the day as the forecast has become clearer. The total was 44.5 as of Tuesday night. That fell by a full three points in less than 24 hours, from 43 at noon to 41.5 right now.

Reference: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/thursday-night-football-weather-falcons-panthers-expected-to-play-in-rainy-and-windy-conditions/

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