Democratic National Convention organizers have moved President Barack Obama's acceptance speech to Time Warner Cable Arena due to a threat for thunderstorms Thursday night.
The president was set to deliver his party's acceptance speech at Bank of America Stadium outside Thursday night.
Organizers kept a close eye on the weather. Severe Weather Center 9 Meteorologist Keith Monday said there is a chance for storms Thursday night.
Organizers had said they would only move the speech if there is a threat of severe weather. They will not move it just for rain.
Rain and lightning have already put a damper on events this week. Monday's CarolinaFest was cut short due to heavy downpours.
The biggest issue DNC organizers could face with moving Thursday night's speech to the arena is all the people who have passes for Thursday.
More than 60,000 are expected to turn out for the president's speech. The arena holds about 15,000.
Organizers have not outlined what they would do with everyone who has a pass if the event is moved.
Many broadcasters were planning to move live television equipment from Time Warner Cable Arena to Bank of America Stadium.
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