Argentina vs Spain FIFA World Cup Final: The weather has emerged as the biggest challenge before the final match of the FIFA World Cup. The title match between Argentina and Spain will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, but before that, heavy rain, strong winds and smoke from the forest fires in Canada have increased the concern of players and fans. However, meteorologists say that by Sunday the dense effect of smoke from the New Jersey area will disappear to a great extent and the air quality will improve.
Spain’s training stopped due to rain
Before the final, the Spanish team’s practice session had to be stopped midway due to heavy rain and lightning in New Jersey. Due to security reasons the players had to vacate the field. At the same time, the State Police also appealed to the people present in the MetLife Stadium to leave the seating area and the field.
Alert regarding storm and flood
New Jersey Governor Mickey Sherrill has issued a warning about damaging strong winds, tornadoes, flash floods and hail. Heavy rain caused waterlogging in many areas of New York and some roads had to be closed.
FIFA is keeping an eye on the situation
FIFA said it is in constant contact with local authorities and is continuously monitoring the weather, forest smoke and field conditions around the stadium. At present no change has been announced in the schedule of the final match.
There will be improvement in smoke
While talking to a news channel, senior meteorologist of AccuWeather, Tyler Royce said that by Sunday, due to change in the weather, a large part of the smoke will be removed. Some slight haze may persist, but the air quality will be much better than before. At the same time, meteorologist Jeff Berardelli also says that the storm system will clear the atmosphere and only light smoke can be felt on Sunday.
Expectation of improvement in air quality
The air quality index (AQI) in East Rutherford was in the poor category for sensitive people on Saturday, but by Sunday it was in the ‘moderate’ It is expected to reach the level. This means that its risk to the health of common people will be very less. However, experts have advised people suffering from asthma, respiratory diseases and allergies to check the air quality index in the morning.
How will the weather be during the finals?
According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature at the time of the start of the match will be around 27 degrees Celsius (80°F). Light winds will blow. Humidity will remain relatively low. The probability of rain is very less. Experts believe that after the improvement in the weather, the conditions are expected to be favorable for the players and spectators during the final match.
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Cause of forest fires in Canada
Smoke from the massive forest fire that broke out in many provinces of Canada has been reaching the north-eastern parts of America for the last few days. Hundreds of forest fires have occurred this year in many areas including Ontario. Meteorologists say that due to climate change, such fire incidents become more intense and last longer than before.
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