Severe weather threatens UFC Freedom 250 at the White House
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
UFC Freedom 250 is set to take place on the White House lawn at 8 p.m. on Sunday. Forecasters predict thunderstorms, high winds reaching 60-70 mph, and large hail could impact the D.C. area during the event. Additionally, a swarm of insects is expected, complicating conditions for participants. Dana White stated last week that the event would proceed regardless of adverse weather, emphasizing a willingness to wait out lightning but continue if conditions allow.
- •Thunderstorms predicted in D.C. between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
- •70% chance of rain in Washington at 8 p.m.
- •Temperatures could feel like 90 degrees due to humidity.
- •Dana White insists the fight will go on despite weather.
- •Event preparations reportedly involve $67 million in public funds.
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Freedom 250 Final Forecast: ‘Large Hail,’ Damaging Winds And Bug Swarms Possible
"Washington, D.C., faces the potential for thunderstorms, strong winds and hail during the mixed martial arts fight on the White House lawn.
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