The Buffalo Bills will be hosting the Indianapolis Colts at Highmark Stadium in Western New York on Saturday at 1 pm local time. If the weather forecast is to be believed, there is a chance that the game could be delayed.

August 12’s game is the only game in that is set to take place in the Orchard Park in summertime weather. NFL lovers could be looking at some possible showers. And there is even the chance of severe weather as the game rolls on to the afternoon, which brings with it the threat of the game getting delayed.

Scattered storms are expected throughout the day and continue till the evening. The storms can bring with it a chance of heavy rain, hail and damaging winds. They could produce lightning. This could be a problem in the afternoon, while the game is going on.

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The US National Weather Service Buffalo, NY said in their Friday prediction: “Enjoy today as it will be a nice finish to the workweek with seasonable temperatures and mostly sunny skies. Today will serve as a breather as more active weather will return late tonight and on Saturday. As a heads up, isolated to scattered severe storms are possible Saturday with damaging winds and large hail the primary hazards.”

In an update on Saturday, the weather service warned that chances of an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. “If you have outdoor plans this afternoon or evening, be sure to stay weather aware as severe thunderstorms are possible across much of western and northcentral NY. The main threats are damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Tropical downpours will produce very heavy rainfall, which may result in localized FLASH flooding,” they said via Facebook post.

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This could be bad news for those planning to head out for the Bills preseason opener and the Erie County Fair. Although the preseason game would be missing quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Stefon Diggs, Head coach Sean McDermott said on Thursday that Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been given a green light to make a much-anticipated comeback after his shocking collapse back in January in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.