Green Bay's forecast calls for heavy rain during the Packers' preseason game against the New York Jets at Lambeau Field.
The Green Bay Packers preseason game isn't canceled tonight but fans should be on weather watch.
Heavy rains have hit the Green Bay area and are expected to extend into the evening for the Packers preseason opener against the New York Jets at Lambeau Field.
Whether the game is suspended at any point due to the severe weather remains to be seen. But fans hopefully brought their ponchos. It's going to be wet and windy.
Here's what we know about the Green Bay weather forecast for the Packers preseason game.
Is the Packer game canceled?
The Packers game is not canceled but there's no question coaches have been keeping their eyes on weather apps all day.
The Packers have had to contend with wildfire smoke and some weather warnings for high heat and humidity during training camp but haven't dealt with rain yet. That changes tonight.
The team had a picture perfect Family Night last Saturday night.
Packer game weather forecast in Green Bay
Brown County is under a flood watch until 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, with heavy rain forecast for Green Bay during the afternoon and evening.
Multiple rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected today. The greatest risk for severe weather is this afternoon and evening across central and east-central WI, however, severe storms are possible across much of the region today. #wiwxpic.twitter.com/lwPDheKMSD
— NWS Green Bay (@NWSGreenBay) August 9, 2025
There's a "slight risk" of severe thunderstorms across much of northeast Wisconsin, the NWS says. Damaging winds and torrential rainfall are also possible in parts of east-central Wisconsin. This includes the Fox Valley through early evening, the NWS adds.
Severe weather continues to impact Green Bay this afternoon, although things will quiet down for a bit after this rolls through. If you're heading to the preseason game, there is still a chance for more storms to develop later tonight. https://t.co/zagIQWx7yypic.twitter.com/1OFNy5wu3t
— Stephanie Barichello (@s_barichello) August 9, 2025
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected.
Head coach Matt LaFleur implied this week that he was going to play his starters tonight, but might the wet weather change his plans?
The high on Saturday in Green Bay is 87 degrees with heat index values as high as 94 degrees with upper 60 dew points. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 22 mph.
A special weather statement has been issued for Green Bay WI, De Pere WI and Howard WI until 1:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/DJQ1BjSIRQ
— NWS Green Bay (@NWSGreenBay) August 9, 2025
Packers game, Wisconsin weather radar
What time do the Green Bay Packers play today?
The Packers game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Lambeau Field.
What channel is the Packers game on tonight? How to watch.
If you're not heading to Lambeau for the game, you can watch the preseason opener from the comfort of your home on the Packers TV Network.
In Milwaukee, the game will air on WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) and in Green Bay it's WGBA-TV (NBC 26). Here's a link to the full statewide and Midwest network
Packers preseason schedule
The Packers have two more preseason games after tonight.
- Saturday, Aug. 9: vs. New York Jets, 7 p.m., Lambeau Field, Green Bay
- Saturday, Aug. 16: at Indianapolis Colts, noon, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
- Saturday, Aug. 23: vs. Seattle Seahawks, 3 p.m., Lambeau Field, Green Bay
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Is the Packer game canceled tonight? Green Bay weather forecast.
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