What's the weather forecast for FSU and FAMU football, Seminole soccer championships?
Could Mother Nature play a role in this weekend’s college football and soccer championships involving Florida State and Florida A&M?
Following a chilly start to the week, a warming trend and rain chances return to Tallahassee starting Friday, according to the National Weather Service Tallahassee.
Afternoon showers with a high near 75 degrees are in the forecast Friday.
While another mid-70s day is expected Saturday, the chance of rain also increases to 80 percent.
On Friday, the City of Tallahassee officially canceled Saturday's 37th annual Winter Festival - A Celebration of Lights, Music and the Arts following a weekend forecast of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
FAMU welcomes Prairie View A&M to Bragg Memorial Stadium for the SWAC Championship. A sold-out crowd is expected for the 4 p.m. game on ESPN2 Saturday.
The winner advances to the Celebration Bowl for the HBCU national championship in Atlanta in two weeks.
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FSU football and women's soccer, meanwhile, are in North Carolina.
The soccer Seminoles have advanced to their fourth consecutive College Cup, where they face Clemson Friday night at 6 p.m. in the first of two semifinals in Cary, North Carolina.
There’s a 40-percent chance of rain with temps in the mid-50s Friday night, according to The Weather Channel.
The rain chances (7%) and temperatures (36 degrees late Monday evening) are expected to drop for Monday’s 6 p.m. title match.
More than two hours in Charlotte, undefeated FSU football plays Louisville in the ACC Championship Saturday at 8 p.m. on ABC.
A victory should secure the Seminoles a slot in the four-team College Football Playoff that starts Jan. 1.
According to The Weather Channel, rainfall near an inch is expected Saturday with temps in the mid-60s.
A steady, light rain is expected Saturday evening with temps in the high-50s.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Rain could impact FSU football and soccer, FAMU football championships
