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Dan Wiederer began covering the Vikings in 2011, enthusiastically delivering insight on the team across the Star Tribune's print and digital products. Prior to joining the Access Vikings team, he spent seven seasons covering ACC basketball at The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer. He also covered the Chicago Bears in 2003 and 2004. Follow him on Twitter @StribDW.
Mark Craig has covered football and the NFL the past 20 years, including the Browns from 1991-95 and the Vikings and the NFL since 2003. Since 2008, Craig has served as one of the 44 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. He can be followed on Twitter at @markcraignfl.
Storm hits Meadowlands, warmups delayed by lightning
Posted by: under Vikings, Vikings road games Updated: October 11, 2010 - 7:07 PM
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It was a very pleasant day here in New Jersey. It's not so pleasant tonight.
A torrential rain began about an hour before kickoff between the Vikings and the Jets at the New Meadowlands clearing the stands in the stadium. Players who were warming up also quickly left the field. A sign at the Meadowlands said "Due to lightning please head to concourses until further notice."
The rain had let up a bit by 6:41 p.m. but there was still a noticeable amount of water in the stands and lightning in the area. We could be in for a delay with this one.
UPDATE: After a brief delay, players from both teams have returned to the field to continue warmups.
UPDATE II: The players have once again left the field. Lightning strikes are still in the area. Not sure if this will cause a delay.
UPDATE III: Players are back on the field at 7:07 p.m. Twin Cities time. The rain has let it up.
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