North Carolina A&T vs. UCF weather delay: Latest updates and game status from Week 2

UCF football is very familiar with weather delays, as it seems the first couple of games in the season always experience them. Being in the heart of Florida, rain and lightning are always a possibility, and that is exactly what is happening for North Carolina A&T vs. UCF.

Kickoff was originally set for 7:00 p.m. EST in Orlando, but with heavy storms moving through the area, UCF has already announced that the game certainly won't start at 7:00 p.m., and they are already saying it will not begin anytime before 8:00 p.m. as there is lightning in the area.

The weather is always a tough thing to work around because even when it does clear up, the teams need time to warm up and get ready for the game. Unfortunately for fans, looking at the radar, it doesn't look like the rain is going to let up until around 10:00 p.m. tonight. Of course, the teams will play through rain, but if there is lightning in the area, that will cause the rain.

According to NCAA rules, every time there is a lightning strike within eight miles of the stadium, there will be a 30-minute delay. That 30-minute timer resets with every new strike within that eight-mile radius.

At this point, the game could be delayed even further than 8:00 p.m., but that is yet to be seen. UCF is working to keep fans updated on the exact start time of the game, but of course, they also must allow time for the teams to warm up before the game.

Weather update

While inclement weather is in the area, UCF has announced it is expected to move out and that kick off is set for just at 8:00 p.m. EST. Gates to the stadium have opened, and fans are welcome to enter!

Exact kickoff time is set for 8:17 p.m. EST.

Check back with Knightly Review for updates on the start of North Carolina A&T vs. UCF.