How will the weather conditions effect Flag Day throughout the US this year?
By
Lauren Fox, AccuWeather staff writer
Published Jun 14, 2020 11:28 AM EST
Many Americans will proudly display the stars and stripes on June 14. Keep an eye out for the weather though, because it affects if the flag should be flown.
Flag Day, which takes place each year on June 14, honors the adoption of the American Flag in 1777. While many Americans look forward to proudly displaying the stars and stripes to celebrate the day, weather conditions play a role in whether or not the flag should be displayed.
In the event of bad weather, some may want to reconsider waving their flag on the holiday. According to the U.S. flag code, "the flag should not be displayed on days where the weather is inclement."
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The fabric of your flag plays an important role in the decision to display them during inclement weather. Flags made of organic fabrics such as cotton can actually be damaged by inclement weather, such as rainfall. Certain fabrics, including cotton, will just absorb the water, which can cause mold and mildew to grow on the material.
AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alan Reppert said, Eastern Washington, Idaho and western Montana may experience a chilly rain on Flag Day, potentially impacting the holiday. The western parts of the Dakotas may also experience spotty showers, and rain is developing in the coastal Carolinas.
American Flag waving in the wind, with beautiful red white and blue colors. (Getty/C5Media)
Strong winds can also impede the ability for one to display their flag, as they can tear the flag's fabric. Ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause the fabric to fade, as well. Extreme heat across the country will be limited, according to Reppert, but the northern Plains may experience some hotter-than-normal temperatures.
The flag code, however, offers an exemption to flags made of all-weather fabric, which most modern-day American flags are made of. Nylon flags, for example, are a good option due to their ability to withstand rain and snow. They also fly steadily during breezy weather.
Polyester flags are another good option, as they can withstand strong winds that other fabrics may be destroyed by.
While all-weather flags may be able to withstand more than one made of cotton or other organic materials, flags made from any material should be removed in the event of a severe storm, regardless of sturdiness. For parts of the Southeast and southern Rockies, weather could pose a problem for all flags as thunderstorms are forecast for the area, Reppert said.
Reporting by Adam Del Rosso.
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How will the weather conditions effect Flag Day throughout the US this year?
By Lauren Fox, AccuWeather staff writer
Published Jun 14, 2020 11:28 AM EST
Many Americans will proudly display the stars and stripes on June 14. Keep an eye out for the weather though, because it affects if the flag should be flown.
Flag Day, which takes place each year on June 14, honors the adoption of the American Flag in 1777. While many Americans look forward to proudly displaying the stars and stripes to celebrate the day, weather conditions play a role in whether or not the flag should be displayed.
In the event of bad weather, some may want to reconsider waving their flag on the holiday. According to the U.S. flag code, "the flag should not be displayed on days where the weather is inclement."
CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE ACCUWEATHER APP
The fabric of your flag plays an important role in the decision to display them during inclement weather. Flags made of organic fabrics such as cotton can actually be damaged by inclement weather, such as rainfall. Certain fabrics, including cotton, will just absorb the water, which can cause mold and mildew to grow on the material.
AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alan Reppert said, Eastern Washington, Idaho and western Montana may experience a chilly rain on Flag Day, potentially impacting the holiday. The western parts of the Dakotas may also experience spotty showers, and rain is developing in the coastal Carolinas.
American Flag waving in the wind, with beautiful red white and blue colors. (Getty/C5Media)
Strong winds can also impede the ability for one to display their flag, as they can tear the flag's fabric. Ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause the fabric to fade, as well. Extreme heat across the country will be limited, according to Reppert, but the northern Plains may experience some hotter-than-normal temperatures.
The flag code, however, offers an exemption to flags made of all-weather fabric, which most modern-day American flags are made of. Nylon flags, for example, are a good option due to their ability to withstand rain and snow. They also fly steadily during breezy weather.
Polyester flags are another good option, as they can withstand strong winds that other fabrics may be destroyed by.
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While all-weather flags may be able to withstand more than one made of cotton or other organic materials, flags made from any material should be removed in the event of a severe storm, regardless of sturdiness. For parts of the Southeast and southern Rockies, weather could pose a problem for all flags as thunderstorms are forecast for the area, Reppert said.
Reporting by Adam Del Rosso.
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