## Visitors Brave Severe Weather, NFL Game Delay at Chiefs Season Opener ### Mahomes Jokes 'We're Surviving' after Kansas City Tornado Watch KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brittany Matthews, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, joked on social media that they were "surviving" after being forced to take cover during a tornado watch Saturday night at the Chiefs' home opener. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the area at approximately 9 p.m., prompting the team to clear the stands and send fans to shelter. The game was delayed for an hour and nine minutes, but was able to resume after the warning expired. Despite the delay and the threat of severe weather, the Chiefs went on to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 44-21. Patrick Mahomes threw for 360 yards and five touchdowns in the victory. In an Instagram Story posted after the game, Matthews shared a video of herself and Mahomes walking through a tunnel with thousands of fans as the warning was issued. "We're surviving," she wrote in the caption. Other fans also took to social media to share their experiences of sheltering in place during the storm. One fan tweeted, "Just sat through a tornado warning at the Chiefs game. They cleared the stadium and sent us to the concourse. It was a little scary, but we're all safe now." Another fan posted a video of the crowd taking cover in the concourse. "This is what a tornado warning at a football game looks like," he wrote. Despite the weather delay, the Chiefs were able to secure a victory in their home opener. The team will now travel to Los Angeles to face the Chargers next Sunday. ### Additional Safety Tips for Attending Outdoor Events During Severe Weather * Monitor weather forecasts and be aware of potential severe weather before attending an outdoor event. * If a tornado warning is issued, seek shelter immediately in a sturdy building. * Do not take cover under trees or in open areas. * If you are in a vehicle, drive to the nearest sturdy building and take shelter inside. * Stay informed about the latest weather conditions by listening to local radio or television stations or by following the National Weather Service on social media. By following these safety tips, you can help ensure your safety and the safety of others when attending outdoor events during severe weather.
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