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UFC Confirms June 14 Event on South Lawn “No Matter What”

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has pledged that its highly anticipated June 14 event will proceed on the South Lawn, regardless of weather conditions.

• Dana White, UFC Chief Executive Officer, assured reporters that rain or snow will not halt the fights.
• The organization is tired of weather concerns and stands firm on its commitment.

Weather Forecasts

• The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. ET, predicting scattered showers and winds up to 22 mph.
• The UFC shifted the event’s start time from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET in an effort to sidestep the worst weather.
• A Weather Channel post projected a 60 % chance of thunderstorms and gusts up to 34 mph.
• It warned that a single lightning strike within eight miles could pause the event for 30 minutes, despite the venue’s 92‑foot overhang protecting the octagon.

Political Reaction

• The White House dismissed the Weather Channel’s warning as “clickbait” and labeled it a “friendless loser.”
• Officials reiterated that the celebration would continue, weather notwithstanding.

Event Day Updates

• Gates to the fan fest at the Ellipse opened on schedule.
• Attendees were advised to prepare for possible inclement weather.
• The Secret Service confirmed backup plans are in place should storms or lightning affect the arena while President Trump is present.
• Meteorologists from both government and UFC will collaborate with the DC Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to coordinate weather responses.