"Due to high winds at Stagecoach, the festival promoter Goldenvoice postponed the festival Saturday night until further notice and crowds are currently being evacuated."
"The city of Indio where the fest is located is under a strong wind advisory until 11 a.m. Sunday morning."
"Despite there being messaging on the screen to evacuate, some emergency exits were still closed by security staff between the main stage and the main entrance."
"In addition to messaging on screens, the Stagecoach app sent an alert for people to evacuate."
High winds at the Stagecoach festival led to its postponement on Saturday night. The city of Indio is under a strong wind advisory until Sunday morning. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory at 2 p.m., but gusts intensified during Teddy Swims' performance around 5 p.m. Thousands evacuated the festival, although some emergency exits remained closed by security. Evacuation messages were displayed on screens and sent via the Stagecoach app to alert attendees.
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