Stagecoach Festival high wind evacuation

Thousands of country music fans were forced to seek shelter as severe weather conditions disrupted the second day of the Stagecoach Festival.

Gusts exceeding 50 mph prompted organizers to clear the event site for nearly two hours, leading to significant schedule changes and the cancellation of several highly anticipated sets.

Despite the chaos, the festival reopened later in the evening, allowing Lainey Wilson to deliver a commanding headlining performance.

Attendees described a scene of confusion as the emergency alert was broadcast, though no major injuries were reported during the evacuation.