Going to the Chiefs game? Here’s what you need to know if there is inclement weather

Into each life some rain must fall. Chiefs fans would prefer it doesn’t happen during Sunday’s game against the Jaguars at Arrowhead Stadium.

Forecasters seem to agree that there will be heavy rain and the potential for thunderstorms on Sunday morning, but some expect the heaviest rain to be out of the area by the 12:02 p.m. kickoff.

The parking lots at the Truman Sports Complex open at 7 a.m., and the club level gates at Arrowhead Stadium open at 9:30 a.m. All stadium gates open at 10 a.m.

Here are a few things for fans to know if they plan to attend the game or tailgate:

**Fans may bring umbrellas that are small and compact into Arrowhead Stadium but can’t use them inside of the seating bowl.

**Fans can wear rain ponchos in the stadium.

**According to the Palm Beach Post, the NFL’s Game Day Operations Center (GDOC) in New York communicates with the referee and on-site football operations representative if there is weather trouble on the horizon.

**Who makes the call on any potential delay? NFL Rulebook Rule 17, Article 5 states, “In those instances where neither the Commissioner nor his designated representative is in attendance at a game, the referee will have sole authority; provided, however, that if a referee delays the beginning of or interrupts a game for a significant period of time due to an emergency, he must make every effort to contact the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designated representative for consultation. In all cases of significant delay, the League authorities will consult with the management of the participating clubs and will attempt to obtain appropriate information from outside sources, if applicable (e.g., weather bureau, police).”

**If the need arises for a weather-related relocation or evacuation, fans will be asked to follow the instructions of stadium personnel.

**For weather updates, Chiefs fans should follow Arrowhead Stadium on Twitter (@ArrowheadEvents).