In a disappointing turn for Raleigh residents looking forward to this weekend’s revelries, the Gipson Play Plaza’s grand opening events have been put on hold, citing inclement weather conditions. The city alerted citizens that dangerous lightning had been detected in the area, prompting a suspension of the scheduled activities and an advisory for attendees to seek immediate shelter.
The announcement was made Friday night through the city’s website, prompting visitors already at the play plaza to either evacuate the area or retreat to the safety of their vehicles. Unfortunately, for those who had been anticipating the inaugural celebration of the new civic space, the weather had other plans. The City of Raleigh alert, posted online, cautioned, “There is lightning in…..