Seafair's US Navy Blue Angels performance canceled Saturday due to wind conditions
SEATTLE - The iconic U.S. Navy Blue Angels performance for Seafair was canceled on Saturday, organizers announced this afternoon.
The Aug. 1 air show was impacted by high winds that have also prompted Governor Ferguson to issue a wildfire emergency as the National Weather Service issued a first-ever "Particularly Dangerous Situation" designation for wildfire threats in Washington.
Military flyovers were scheduled for 3:30 p.m. over Lake Washington. This is a developing story and will be updated as information continues to come in on Saturday.
What they're saying:
"Safety remains our highest priority. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and look forward to resuming Seafair Weekend programming tomorrow," read a statement, in part, from the Seafair festival.
The Source: Information for this story came from the Seafair Festival website and social media accounts.
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