Update: Unsafe conditions ground final Blue Angels performance
Blue Angels fly overhead during the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Despite the air show commencing on time, many of the Blue Angels’ stunts were unseen by viewers as they were partially blocked by fog. | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard | Source: | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard
Two U.S. Air Force jets fly overhead during the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Despite the air show commencing on time, many of the Blue Angels' stunts were unseen by viewers as they were partially blocked by fog. | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard
A San Francisco Fire Department ship shoots water from its deck during the Fleet Week Parade of Ships and Air Show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard
A U.S. Marine Corps plane flys overhead during the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Despite the air show commencing on time, many of the Blue Angels' stunts were unseen by viewers as they were partially blocked by fog. | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard
A U.S. Navy parachuter descends to a field during the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Despite the air show commencing on time, many of the Blue Angels' stunts were unseen by viewers as they were partially blocked by fog. | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard
A U.S. Marine Corps plane flies overhead during the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Despite the air show commencing on time, many of the Blue Angels' stunts were unseen by viewers as they were partially blocked by fog. | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard
Blue Angels fly overhead during the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. | Source: Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer First Class Wilcox salutes the American Flag during the national anthem at the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Despite the air show commencing on time, many of the Blue Angels' stunts were unseen by viewers as they were partially blocked by fog. | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard | Source: Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard
A vendor sells Blue Angels merchandise at the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Despite the air show commencing on time, many of the Blue Angels' stunts were unseen by viewers as they were partially blocked by fog. | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard
Blue Angels fly overhead during the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Despite the air show commencing on time, many of the Blue Angels' stunts were unseen by viewers as they were partially blocked by fog. | Source: | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard
A U.S. Navy ship enters San Francisco Bay during the Fleet Week Parade of Ships and Air Show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard
Stephany Dibble rests her head on Brandon Tomlins while watching parachuters at the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.. | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard
Hundreds of individuals converge to watch the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Despite the air show commencing on time, many of the Blue Angels' stunts were unseen by viewers as they were partially blocked by fog. | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard | Source: Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard
4:30 p.m. Update: Weather conditions canceled the final Fleet Week performance of the Blue Angels Sunday along with other parts of the annual air show.
“We are all disappointed to announce that due to weather conditions, it’s been determined that it is unsafe to fly,” organizers announced on social media at 3:30 p.m. “Safety for performers and spectators is our number one priority.”
Fleet Week festivities were temporarily put on hold Saturday afternoon due to weather conditions, namely Karl the Fog.
The show did go on Saturday, obscured by fog. Sunday’s forecast is promising more of the same with partly cloudy conditions and 10 mph wind gusts. Scheduled for today is the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, all sorts of jets and, of course, the Blue Angels.
Friday’s kickoff featured some impressive aerial stunts by the Blue Angels, and crowds were out in force to take in the show.
