The Miami Heat have postponed Thursday’s scheduled preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks to Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. EST, due to Hurricane Milton, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.
According to its statement released on X/Twitter, refunds will be available “at the point of purchase for any fans unable to attend the rescheduled date.”
The Heat tip-off preseason Tuesday night against the Charlotte Hornets.
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) October 8, 2024
The hurricane was upgraded to a Category 5 storm once again on Tuesday, and is expected to impact millions in the Tampa and Orlando regions this week. As of 5 p.m. EST, the storm is roughly 480 miles southeast of the Tampa region with sustained wins of 165 miles per hour. Over 50 counties are directly affected by what could be one of the most dangerous storms in Florida history.
Prayers go out to everyone in the Florida area (and elsewhere) directly affected by the hurricane, and we hope you and your families are able to stay safe amid this heartbreaking time.
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Yup! Let’s go Heat!!!
Be safe everyone.