The Ultra Music Festival in Miami experienced temporary interruptions on its final day due to heavy rain and thunderstorms, causing flooding in the area. Despite the downpour, the festival continued, pausing briefly for safety precautions. According to Miami Fire Rescue, no weather-related incidents were reported.
According to CBS News, during the brief pause, Ultra used social media to advise attendees to seek shelter and avoid the rain. The festival resumed by 3 p.m., despite ongoing showers.
One festival-goer told NBC Miami, "I come from London to Ultra and I'm not letting the weather stop me."
Weather disruptions have been common for the Ultra Music Festival in recent years. Last year, rain caused delays on the first day and shortened the event. Despite these challenges, the festival continues to attract global attendees.
City of Miami Fire Rescue, in collaboration with Ultra, the National Weather Service, and Miami Police, is monitoring the weather, particularly the risk of lightning. The agency confirmed there was no need for evacuation, but the situation was being carefully watched. A section of Biscayne Boulevard near Bayfront Park remains closed due to heavy festival traffic, according to CBS News Miami. The festival is set to run until 10 p.m., weather permitting.
