During Beyoncé’s Maryland concert, severe weather caused chaos for the BeyHive, leading to shelter-in-place instructions from the event organizers. As thunderstorms and lightning surrounded FedEx Field, the concert venue issued an emergency alert, urging attendees to stay in place for their safety. The warning instructed fans outside the stadium and in parking lots to return to their vehicles, while those inside were directed to take cover under the concourse areas and ramps until the storm passed.
The tense situation lasted for over two hours, during which fans, anxious to see the Queen herself, flooded social media with updates, sharing videos of the scenes at the venue. Some footage showed the frustrated but determined BeyHive huddled together in sheltered areas, waiting for the weather to improve.
Finally, after the storm had subsided, the stadium issued an update, reassuring fans that the weather had cleared and they could return to their seats. Although the wait was long and filled with uncertainty, the dedicated crowd was eventually able to resume their concert experience.
This wasn’t the first time Beyoncé’s fans had faced weather-related delays. Back in 2016, during a concert in Minneapolis, a similar storm had caused a delay, but fans had been allowed to return after the weather cleared, resuming the show after an hour’s wait. The Maryland concert incident, however, was a reminder of how unpredictable weather can impact even the most highly anticipated events, but the BeyHive’s loyalty and patience were unwavering throughout the ordeal.