TOPLINEExperts warn that the Republican National Convention could be severely impacted by hazardous weather conditions if the GOP goes ahead with reported plans to move some of its events outdoors. But the solution of moving events outdoors is not without its faults: the average high temperature in Jacksonville in August is over 90ºF, according to the data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Trump campaign cancelled a planned outdoor rally in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, earlier this month citing rough weather, with surrogate Corey Lewandowski claiming “gale force winds” kept the event from moving forward. However, the forecast called for a bright sunny day, which ultimately panned out. Crucial Quote“Bottom line, probably not a good idea," Resio concluded of the plan to hold a partially-outdoor convention.

Source: Forbes July 15, 2020 16:07 UTC