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Wisconsin State Fair closes early, cancels Lynyrd Skynyrd performance due to flash floods
The Wisconsin State Fair closed early Saturday due to severe weather, and canceled a performance from its main stage act, Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Wisconsin State Fair closes early, cancels Lynyrd Skynyrd concert due to weather
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Milwaukee County and Waukesha County on Aug. 9 until 2 a.m. on Aug. 10.
Wisconsin State Fair cancels final day after flooding
Wisconsin State Fair cancel the final day of the 11-day run after heavy storms and flash flooding swept through the area. Fair
Final day of Wisconsin State Fair canceled due to Aug. 10 storms
The Wisconsin State Fair announced it will be closed on Aug. 10. The State Fair closed early on Aug. 9 and canceled its Lynyrd Skynyrd concert on Aug. 9 due to flash floods. Here is the statement from Wisconsin State Fair about closing on Aug. 10:
Wisconsin State Fair Hit By Flash Floods, Vehicles Trapped In Milwaukee, Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert Canceled - What We Know So Far
The Wisconsin State Fair had to close prematurely on August 9 due to severe flash flooding affecting the Milwaukee region. , US News, Times Now
Wisconsin State Fair remains closed amid flood damage
A day after flooding forced officials to close the Wisconsin State Fair, the event will not resume on its final day of operation.
The Wisconsin State Fair will be closed on its final day of 2025
The Wisconsin State Fair will come to an early end in 2025, as Fair officials determined on Sunday morning that the amount of rain sustained on Saturday night and Sunday's forecast would be a hazard. An update from Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday morning read as follows:
Wisconsin State Fair closes over flash flooding as regions reach over 6 inches of rain
Earlier in the evening, officials announced that the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert scheduled for Saturday evening had been canceled because of the severe weather and flooding.
Flooding cancels last day of Wisc. State Fair as storms knock out power, close roads
Among the worst hit was the Milwaukee area, where up to 14 inches (36 centimeters) of rain had fallen in some areas by Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Wisconsin State Fair cancelled due to flash floods, heavy rain, and widespread power outages
Flash flooding from heavy rains across multiple Midwest states forced the cancellation of the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair. The severe weather caused widespread power outages, water rescues,
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Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd will play the Wisconsin State Fair
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Lynyrd Skynyrd to perform at Wisconsin State Fair this summer
Lynyrd Skynyrd is just the latest headliner announced for this year's fair. Boys II Men will perform on Aug. 1 and Darius Rucker will take the main stage on Aug. 8.
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Wisconsin State Fair: Lynyrd Skynyrd concert canceled due to weather
The Wisconsin State Fair alerted attendees to seek shelter as severe weather approached the grounds on Saturday, Aug. 9.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning expires for Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties; State Fair update
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