ENGLAND’s quarter-final clash in Miami has become the focus of concerns over a delay after a weather warning was issued for Miami.
The Three Lions are set to face off with Norway on Saturday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
England’s fixture against Norway has been put on alert over weather warnings in and around Miami Credit: 7 weather
Temperatures could feel like more than 40 degrees as thunderstorms threaten to disrupt the match Credit: Getty
But players and fans may have to contend with intense conditions for the fixture on the East coast.
The US National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region of South Florida.
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Experts have warned that temperatures on Thursday could feel as high as 43 degrees (110 Fahrenheit).
The dry conditions that day will be compounded by the rolling in of a cloud of Saharan dust.
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The mass of dust rolled into South Florida from across the Atlantic earlier this week, mostly floating about a mile off of the ground.
But the cloud can still play a part in triggering allergies and present dangers to people with respiratory issues.
The dry Thursday will be followed by similarly high temperatures the next day, but this time the humidity will be ramping up, as storms are projected to return.
The adverse weather conditions, the storms in particular, have prompted fears about whether the match will be allowed to continue on schedule.
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Fifa rules state that lightning within eight miles (13km) of the stadium will lead to suspensions in order to protect players and fans.
England felt that rule in action when their round-of-16 clash with Mexico was pushed back by an hour over the weekend due to the presence of thunderstorms in the area.
France have also felt the brunt of a storm delay, with torrential rain causing their group match against Iraq to be delayed by two full hours.
Even if the match is to go ahead as planned, fans will have to contest with the extreme conditions and their potential risks to health.
Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium could be rocked by storms at the weekend Credit: Alamy
The extreme temperatures and humidity “may cause heat illnesses” according to the weather service.
They advise anyone in the region underneath the weather warning to “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.”
England have struggled to contend with the extreme heat since touching down in the US last month.
But things won’t be any easier for their Nordic opponents, who are likely more used to snowstorms than dust clouds.
