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Lollapalooza Day 3 start delayed due to storms, flooding threat

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Due to heavy rains throughout the Chicagoland area, the opening of doors at Lollapalooza has been delayed on Saturday, Aug. 1.

Instead of opening at 11 a.m. CT, doors will open at 2 p.m., CT, the music festival said in a social media post and text update sent to attendees around 9:30 a.m. CT. The festival has not shared how the lineup will be affected by the delay, as of 10 a.m. CT.

Fans are encouraged to keep an eye on the official Lollapalooza social media channels and Festiverse mobile app for updates.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Chicago early on Aug. 1. Weather hazards expected include limited thunderstorms and elevated flooding.

A flood warning is in effect until 1 p.m. CT on Aug. 1, per the NWS. As of 9 a.m. CT, the NWS had recorded between several inches of rain throughout the city.

Who is headlining Lollapalooza on Aug. 1?

Olivia Dean and Jennie are scheduled to headline day three of the music festival.

Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.

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