Rain was on the way, but no one knew how much because the forecast was constantly changing. On Saturday, the Yankees-Orioles will be ready on time. The weather forecast is given below.
Updating about the weather forecast for the Yankees-Orioles game on Saturday
The Yankee Stadium grounds crew surrounded the infield with a tarp and enclose it down with tractors late Friday night.
Rain was on its way, but no one knew how much because the forecast was changing constantly.
It’s completely possible that the Yankees-Orioles will start on time at 1:05 p.m.
There’s also talk that they might postpone the game until later in the day or turn Sunday into a doubleheader, which would be unusual for a getaway day. The Orioles must return to Baltimore on Monday to face the Blue Jays, while the Yankees must travel to Texas to face the Rangers.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather warning for New York City.
As of 11:35 p.m. Friday, the forecast was as follows:
- Overnight
Light rain is expected, mainly between 2am and 5am, followed by rain with light rain after 5am. Temperature hovering around 57 degrees. Winds from the northeast at 7 to 11 mph. The likelihood of precipitation is 80%. A quarter to half an inch of new precipitation is possible.
- Saturday
Rain, primarily before 2 p.m. The temperature will be around 58 degrees. Winds from the northeast at 13 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The likelihood of precipitation is 90%. A half-inch to three-quarters inch of new precipitation is possible.
- Saturday Evening
There is a 50% chance of rain. A low of 54°F is forecast. Winds from the northeast at 14 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph.
- Sunday
There is a 50% chance of rain. A high near 61 degrees is forecast. Winds from the northeast at 15 to 18 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph.
- Sunday Evening
There is a 30% chance of rain. A low of 49 degrees is forecast. Winds from the northeast at 16 mph.
We’ll update as soon as the Yankees provide additional information.
