September 6,2013
The game was delayed from a 6:40 p.m. local time kickoff because of lightning. Some of the Broncos took the field as a heavy rain began to fall. The Ravens came out of the tunnel moments later, to a chorus of boos from the crowd.
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About the time of the national anthem, the rain began to taper off. An announcement was made earlier in the stadium that any fans who wanted to seek shelter could go to the concourses. Very few of left their seats.
The temperature at kickoff was 83 degrees, a drastic change from when Baltimore and Denver met at Mile High in January for a playoff game. Back then, the temperature was 13 degrees as the Ravens ended the Broncos' season 38-35 in double overtime.
The Broncos won Thursday night's game 49-27.
Below are reports from throughout social media regarding the lightning delay shortly before the highly anticipated professional football season opener.
Lightning Delays NFL Game
N. Giuliano Cuttler @Carolina_Rose
Come on @StephanieAbrams, @alroker and @weatherchannel can't you do something? @nfl #football #delayofNFLseason
Jim Cantore ✔ @JimCantore
Area of rain should continue in Denver for the next 20 minutes or so as the storm cell to the south is weakening now pic.twitter.com/X2683GvfX7
Jim Cantore ✔ @JimCantoreANOTHER area of Heavy Rain just south of SA Mile High should increase rain again within 15min. Some lightning possible @NBCSports #DenverJim Cantore ✔ @JimCantoreHaven't seen any more lightning in the last 20 minutes. Anvil rains remain. Please pass it on to Dr. Doppler. Will monitor @NBCSportsRory Schmalzried @roryalsStart of #NFL season delayed by #lightning...although I haven't seen a bolt. But, my view of sky is blocked too! pic.twitter.com/i6BQCQm2AY
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