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Inclement Weather Football Parking Plan


In the event of inclement weather, all grass parking options may be impacted: IM, CC, B, D, T, S and RV2.

Fans will receive notification of any changes via email, text, social media and/or radio announcements. Please refer to the map below for those changes. Purdue parking and events staff will be available to redirect you to open lots should there be restrictions in grass lots.


Inclement Weather Guidelines

As our community grows for each athletic contest, it's important that Purdue Athletics and the fan community partner in safety. Purdue Athletics requires all patrons to follow manufacturer recommendations on set-up, tear down and securing of any tents, including the wind speed rating of all tents or temporary structures. For the Purdue Athletics' wind guidelines, click here. Purdue has a long-standing partnership with the National Weather Service to monitor weather conditions. Many cell phone apps are also available for you to monitor predicted weather on game day.
 
Weather Warnings/Watches
  • High Wind Warning: issued when 40 MPH+ winds are sustained for an hour or more, and/or wind gusts of 58 MPH. At this time, use of any tailgating equipment, tents or temporary structures is prohibited.
  • Severe Thunderstorm Watch: issued when conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms, including hail over 1" and winds of 58 MPH or more. At this time, begin to tear down and safely store equipment, tents or temporary structures. Fans should locate the nearest shelter.
  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning: issued when a thunderstorm is producing or will soon produce large hail and high winds, capable of causing significant damage. At this time, tear down and safely store equipment, tents or temporary structures. Fans should proceed to the nearest shelter.
  • Tornado Watch: issued when conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. At this time, begin to tear down and safely store equipment, tents or temporary structures. Fans should locate the nearest shelter.
  • Tornado Warning: issued when a tornado is indicated by radar or spotters. At this time, immediately tear down and safely store equipment, tents or temporary structures. Fans should proceed to the nearest shelter.
Wind
  • Purdue Athletics requires all patrons to follow manufacturer recommendations on set-up, tear down and securing of any tents, including the wind speed rating of all tents or temporary structures.
  • Light winds: includes sustained winds 1 to 15 MPH. All tent and temporary structures shall be properly anchored to the ground in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Occupy tent or temporary structure with normal caution and awareness, and monitor/secure items that may be susceptible to being blown around.
  • Windy conditions: includes sustained winds of 16 to 30 MPH for an hour or more, and/or wind gusts of 35 to 45 MPH. Disassemble all tents and temporary structures not rated for wind speeds greater than 15 MPH. Monitor/secure items that may be susceptible to being blown around.
  • Wind advisory: issued when 31 to 39 MPH winds are sustained for an hour or more, and/or wind gusts of 46 to 57 MPH. Disassemble all tents and temporary structures not rated for wind speeds greater than 30 MPH.
  • High wind watch: issued when 40 MPH+ winds are sustained for an hour or more, and/or wind gusts of 58 MPH. At this time, use of any tailgating equipment, tents or temporary structures is prohibited.