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CFP National Championship Game: NRG Stadium roof leaks pregame with Houston under a tornado watch

Severe weather is threatening Houston during Monday night's CFP National Championship Game and even making an impact under the domed roof of NRG Stadium.

In the hours before kickoff between No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Washington, rained leaked through the roof and onto the turf at NRG Stadium. Video captured water drizzling onto the Michigan end zone during pregame preparations.

Well, the roof is shut at NRG Stadium. But it’s also leaking… pic.twitter.com/o2WgJUBIxN

— Laine Higgins (@lainehiggins17) January 8, 2024

Meanwhile, fans outside the stadium were seen rushing to get inside as weather conditions worsened with high winds, rain and lightning.