South Bend, IN – A weather emergency was declared Saturday as lightning was detected near Notre Dame Stadium, prompting officials to issue an evacuation notice for fans inside the venue.
According to the University of Notre Dame, attendees were instructed to leave the stands immediately and seek shelter inside the stadium concourse or nearby campus buildings. The university emphasized that remaining in the open posed a safety risk as the storm system moved through St. Joseph County.
Shelter locations include the Stadium concourse itself, Hesburgh Library, the Joyce Center, Jordan Hall of Science, O’Shaughnessy Hall, Decio Faculty Hall, Mendoza College of Business, DeBartolo Hall, and the Fitzpatrick and Cushing Halls of Engineering. An emergency map released by the school highlights the designated buildings for crowd relocation.
The university also advised fans to avoid outdoor areas and parking lots during the alert, noting that shuttles to White Field and Bulla Lot are suspended until conditions improve. Lightning safety protocols remain in effect until the all-clear is given.
The National Weather Service continues to track storms moving across northern Indiana, with additional warnings possible throughout the evening. Game-day events are expected to be delayed until the area is declared safe.
Residents and attendees are encouraged to monitor official university updates and weather alerts before returning to outdoor activities.
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