Hurricane Tracker Shows Nor’easter Forces Ed Sheeran Concert Cancellations in Massachusetts
According to hurricane tracker updates, severe weather is causing widespread disruptions globally, including an avalanche in Nepal that left at least six people missing, the cancellation of Ed Sheeran concerts in Massachusetts due to a nor’easter, flash flooding in Texas, and heavy rain and thunderstorms across Greece.
Nepal Avalanche Leaves Multiple Missing Amid Heavy Rain and Landslides
An avalanche on Himlung Himal peak in western Nepal left 10 people missing according to one report and six according to another. [1] [3] Persistent rain and snowfall also triggered landslides and flooding that killed at least one person elsewhere in the country. [1] Severe weather continues to batter Nepal, with the avalanche incident standing as the most serious human casualty event tied to the current conditions. [3] Reports indicate that the combination of heavy precipitation and unstable slopes has compounded risks across multiple regions, leading to ongoing concerns for those unaccounted for following the avalanche. [1] The dual reports on the number of missing individuals highlight the challenges in confirming exact figures amid the remote terrain and persistent weather. [1] [3]
Ed Sheeran Concerts Canceled in Massachusetts Over Nor’easter
Ed Sheeran’s two sold-out concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, scheduled for September 25 and 26, were canceled hours before showtime due to a powerful nor’easter bringing heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and rough surf. [2] The venue and tour promoter pointed to severe weather conditions and safety concerns as the basis for the decision. [2] Both dates were listed as canceled on Ticketmaster, with the concerts originally scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. [2] Gillette Stadium said the decision followed consultations with local officials, the promoter and the tour, emphasizing that safety was the priority. [2] Refunds are available through the original point of purchase, and fans who bought tickets through Ticketmaster were set to receive automatic refunds. [2] The abrupt cancellation came as a major fall nor’easter moved toward the region, with local weather warnings remaining in effect through the weekend. [2]
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Glasscock County, Texas
A flash flood warning was issued for Glasscock, Texas, after Doppler radar showed thunderstorms producing 1 to 2 inches of rain, causing ongoing or imminent flash flooding of small creeks, urban areas, highways and low-lying spots. [4] At the time of the alert, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area, with between 1 and 2 inches of rain having fallen. [4] Flooding impacts were expected to continue, though no additional rainfall was anticipated beyond the initial amounts. [4] The hazard was identified as flash flooding caused by thunderstorms, with the source listed as radar indicated. [4] Impacts include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. [4]
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Batter Central and Southern Greece
Severe weather hit central and southern Greece with heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible hail in Evia, the Sporades, eastern Thessaly, western Crete and the western Cyclades. [5] Strong northeasterly winds reached 7 to 8 on the Beaufort scale in the central and northern Aegean. [5] The country’s National Meteorological Service issued an orange weather warning and updated an emergency weather bulletin. [5] Heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible hail were forecast in the eastern Thessaly region, particularly around Magnesia, as well as the Sporades, western Crete and the western Cyclades through the morning. [5] In Evia, severe conditions were expected to persist through the afternoon. [5] Rain and thunderstorms were also expected in parts of Central Greece, the eastern Peloponnese, the Cyclades and Crete, with showers mainly in northern and eastern areas of the Athens region. [5]
Safety Measures and Travel Disruptions Reported
Gillette Stadium confirmed that the decision to cancel the Ed Sheeran concerts followed consultations with local officials, the promoter and the tour, with safety listed as the priority. [2] Refunds were made available through the original point of purchase for affected ticket holders. [2] In Greece, strong northeasterly winds reaching 7 to 8 on the Beaufort scale were forecast in the central and northern Aegean Sea, potentially affecting sea travel. [5] Winds in the Athens region were expected to reach 4 to 5 on the Beaufort scale and 6 to 7 in eastern areas. [5] The focus across affected areas remains on public safety amid the severe conditions, with potential impacts noted for travel and outdoor events. [2] [5]
What to watch next includes continued monitoring of the nor’easter effects through the weekend in New England, ongoing flash flood conditions in Texas where no additional rainfall is expected, and the persistence of heavy rain and strong winds in Greece through the afternoon in Evia and morning hours in other warned regions.
