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Russell Wilson might not be active for tonight’s Pittsburgh Steelers-Dallas Cowboys matchup, but Mother Nature certainly was.
The Week 5 “Sunday Night Football” matchup between the Steelers and Cowboys was a much-anticipated matchup between two of the NFL’s most storied franchises, but the typical 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff time for “SNF” matchups was delayed due to weather.
Lightning and rain in the area delayed the kickoff for the matchup, sending fans to the concourse and the players back into their respective locker rooms.
Here’s the latest on the weather above Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh:
Steelers vs. Cowboys weather updates
Fans will have to wait a bit longer than usual for “Sunday Night Football” to begin. The game is in a lightning delay because of a storm nearby Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
There is a severe thunderstorm warning in effect in Pittsburgh, per Weather.com. The chance for rain peaks at 9 p.m. ET (89 percent), according to the forecast, at which point there will be “Heavy Thunderstorms” in the area.
Per USA TODAY Sports‘ Jarrett Bell, fans were instructed to take cover in the concourse or the FedEx Great Hall, a trophy room and plaque location in the stadium.
Steelers vs. Cowboys start time
The NFL has yet to announce a start time for the Steelers vs. Cowboys “SNF” matchup, as it is delayed due to rain. Per USA TODAY Sports’ Jarrett Bell, the delays in the stadium could be up to an hour