Bucs host Chiefs in preseason amid heat and rain forecast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Buccaneers face the Chiefs Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET in Tampa for Preseason Week 2. Current forecasts indicate temperatures around 87 degrees, feeling like 94, with a heat index reaching 96 degrees near kickoff. While there is a 47% chance of rain earlier in the afternoon, the likelihood drops significantly to 14% by game time. Players' conditioning may be evaluated due to the humid conditions as the game progresses into the second half. Tailgating fans may encounter more rain before the kickoff.
- •Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium.
- •Heat index projected at 96 degrees during the game.
- •Rain chances decrease significantly by kickoff.
- •Player conditioning may affect performance in the second half.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Bucs vs. Chiefs Weather Report for Preseason Week 2
"The Bucs host the Chiefs Saturday night in Tampa. Here's the latest forecast, including heat, rain chances and conditions around kickoff.
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