Harry Styles Cancels Houston Show As Tropical Storm Nears
By Anna Gallegos
September 13, 2021
Harry Styles is no match for Tropical Storm Nicholas.
The British singer announced on Twitter at 3 p.m. on Monday that his Houston show is off because of the nearing storm.
"Unfortunately, due to the approaching storm in Houston, I’ve been advised that tonight’s show at the Toyota Center can’t happen. Safety must take priority, so please go home and be safe. I’m so sorry, thank you for understanding. I love you all. H," Styles' tweet read.
Unfortunately, due to the approaching storm in Houston, I’ve been advised that tonight’s show at the Toyota Center can’t happen. Safety must take priority, so please go home and be safe.
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) September 13, 2021
I’m so sorry, thank you for understanding.
I love you all. H
Toyota Center confirmed that the show was postponed and said it would release more information for ticket holders. A rescheduled date was not immediately released.
The decision to postpone the concert came after the city of Houston started warning residents to stay off the roads on Monday evening because of the possibility of flooding. The Houston-area is expected to receive around 2-3 inches of rain an hour, according to the National Weather Service.
Despite the threat of severe weather, Stylers still lined up outside of the Toyota Center hours before the show's scheduled 8 p.m. start.
Harry Styles Fans Line Up in Houston Downpour Amid Tropical Storm. If this concert doesn't get cancelled, these will be the yay-hoos you see getting fished out of the flood waters on the local news tonight. Video via @salvischolar pic.twitter.com/sA8CXU5fIw
— Jay Lee (@jaylee) September 13, 2021
With rain or storm in Houston the fans are still there unwavering, apparently the rain does not pass🌧🌧🌧
— Ceci 28 (@blue_roses35) September 13, 2021
Yasmina senpai#LoveOnTourHouston #LOTHouston #LoveOnTour #HarryStyles pic.twitter.com/Jb9PQ0sPex
Prior to Styles' tweet, fans and the parents of younger fans reached out to the Toyota Center to postpone the show, citing concern about the severe weather.
@Harry_Styles PLEASE cancel/postpone the show tonight in Houston! Thousands of kids/families are at risk and stuck in a terribly dangerous situation with the incoming storm surge & flooding! Toyota Center is notorious for flooding. (from a concerned parent)
— shannon fertitta (@sjoyfish) September 13, 2021