UPDATED: Mississippi State vs. Toledo Weather Forecast Post-Hurricane Francine

Last time at Davis Wade Stadium had rain during the game, but that may not happen again this week

Mississippi State Bulldogs fans react after a play against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. | Matt Bush-Imagn Images

STARKVILLE, Miss. – It looks like Mississippi State’s high-flying offense will be cleared for take off Saturday after all.

Tropical Storm Francine made landfall on Mississippi’s gulf coast Wednesday night but had weakened into a tropical depression as it passed through Mississippi on Thursday. Despite its weakened state, 10 million people across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama and southern Tennessee are under flood watches.

However, by the time Mississippi State and Toledo kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Saturday night, the chances of any inclement weather will be low.

Heavy rainfall from #Francine continues to impact portions of Southern Region. An isolated tornado threat is forecast across Alabama, Southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. pic.twitter.com/XJUOocOcid

— NWS Southern Region (@NWSSouthern) September 12, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts a 20 percent chance of rain and a high temperature of 81 degrees that will be lower at kickoff.

While Saturday’s football won’t be impacted by Francine, several other events in Starkville were either rescheduled or had their start times pushed back.

Hey Starkville, we have an update about the show at Dudy Noble Field this week: we are going to push it from Thursday, 9/12 to Friday, 9/13. With Hurricane Francine headed towards Mississippi, we are worried about the heavy rain and winds, and so we are making this call for… pic.twitter.com/ODjiPa963R

— HARDY (@HardyMusic) September 10, 2024

Thursday night’s Hardy concert was rescheduled to Friday because of the threat of heavy rain and winds. Mississippi State’s soccer match against Abilene Christian had its start time pushed back to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

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