WNFC Weather Policy

We encourage you all to download the Weather Bug app on your phone, as this is the app that the club uses to track lightning.

Please take a moment to review our weather policies below. Thank you!

Wester Nebraska Football Club Hot Weather Policy

The risk of heat related illness from vigorous sports activity increases with the temperature. The body generates heat which cannot be dissipated readily when the ambient temperature exceeds 85 degrees F, depending upon the humidity. Hot weather is considered at any point where the Heat Index reaches or exceeds 90. Coaches should follow the following procedures based on conditions:

·   Heat Index up to 89°: Normal Play. Regular hydration patterns

·   Heat index of 90°- 95°: Mandatory water breaks every 25 minutes.

·   Heat index of 96°-102°: Mandatory water breaks every 15 minutes.

·   Heat index over 103° (at start of training): All outside activity cancelled

Western Nebraska Football Club Rain/Snow Policy:

·       All games and practices will carry on as scheduled in light rain or snow

·       If the fields become too wet to play on, Parks and Rec will notify us of any field closures

·       If fields are closed by Parks and Rec, WNFC Staff will notify you of cancellations as soon as possible.

·       If weather worsens during practice or a game, staff or coaches will make the decision at the fields on whether or not to resume playing.

Western Nebraska Football Club Lightning Policy:

·   Lightning 10 to 12 miles away: Warning zone

·   Lightning 6 to 10 miles away: Clear the fields and seek shelter

·   Lightning 0 to 6 miles away: Danger zone, seek shelter immediately!

-Returning to play: Players can return to the fields 30 minutes after the last strike that is 10 or more miles away

*Please note that if there are less than 20 minutes left in practice/games, or the storm does not appear to be passing quickly, we will end practice/games instead of delay. Thank you for your understanding, and for educating your players on field safety!