From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 20s
Riot Fest Day 2 cut short due to weather
Riot Fest Day 2 ends early as torrential rain threatens Chicago.
In brief
Riot Fest Day 2 ends early as torrential rain threatens Chicago. Riot Fest Day 2 was shortened due to heavy rain forecasts, with Tool and Nas performances moved up to avoid the storm. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Weather forecast
Heavy rain threatens Chicago through Saturday night and Sunday morning.
“The greatest heavy rain and flooding threat in the Chicago area will be between 7 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday”
Organizers respond
Riot Fest Day 2 ends early to avoid torrential downpours.
“Organizers moved up Tool and Nas performances to accommodate the weather”
Weather expert
Retired meteorologist Tom Skilling warns of severe storms.
“We’re anticipating new rain with lightning starting after 7:30”
Morrissey set
Morrissey performs early due to weather changes.
“I’m pleased to be here. I’m pleased to be alive. It’s a miracle”
Fencing messages
Park fencing shows 'Racist Morrissey not welcome!' signs.
“Racist Morrissey not welcome”
Tool performance
Tool plays 'Stinkfist' amid storm warnings.
“Flight delayed. Set moved up. Storms are rolling in”
Morrissey controversy
Morrissey faces backlash over past statements.
“Morrissey has a record of making statements about immigration”
Angine de Poitrine
Angine de Poitrine draws crowds with quirky performances.
“We are extremely blessed to have the opportunity to play Riot Fest”
Aim High
Aim High celebrates Chicago community ties.
“You’ll come to find this is more than just a dream, this is everything to me”
Weather impact
Rain delays festival activities through Sunday.
“Heavy rainfall possible Sunday with temperatures 66-78 degrees”
Festival schedule
Sunday’s schedule remains unchanged.
“Sunday’s schedule remains the same as of now”
Community bands
Riot Fest highlights local bands from North Lawndale.
“We are extremely blessed to have the opportunity to play Riot Fest”
Weather warnings
National Weather Service warns of torrential downpours.
“The greatest heavy rain and flooding threat in the Chicago area will be between 7 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday”
Morrissey's set
Morrissey’s set reduced to 50 minutes due to weather.
“Due to the weather cutting the festival short on Saturday, Morrissey’s set was pushed up to 5:10 p.m. and reduced to 50 minutes”
Festival changes
Several artists moved up in schedule due to weather.
“Other acts, including Afroman, were cut”
Weather impact
Rain threatens Chicago through Saturday night and Sunday morning.
“The greatest heavy rain and flooding threat in the Chicago area will be between 7 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday”
The main idea
Riot Fest Day 2 was shortened due to heavy rain forecasts, with Tool and Nas performances moved up to avoid the storm.
