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The 2026 Louder Than Life festival in Louisville was temporarily evacuated on September 18 due to severe thunderstorms. Organizers issued a Code Red alert, directing attendees to shelter in vehicles or specific buildings. The gates reopened later that evening, but the schedule was delayed by at least two hours, impacting headliners including My Chemical Romance and Pierce The Veil.
Skies in Pittsburgh are being filled with smoke from Canadian wildfires, prompting a Code Red air quality alert from the Department of Environmental Protection. The alert advises young children, older individuals, and those with respiratory issues to avoid outdoor activities, while others should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. The smoke has made visibility difficult and is expected to result in very unhealthy air quality levels, potentially leading to the closure of public places. However, conditions are forecasted to improve by Thursday.
A CODE RED Alert has been issued for most of Middle Tennessee on Sunday due to potential severe storms, with the main threats being damaging winds and possible hail. Heavy rainfall is also expected, with up to 2" of rain possible for some areas.