Wolves vs West Ham clash delayed as tropical storm descends on Jacksonville

Areas around the ground quickly started to flood and fans outside the stadium were allowed inside by 5pm, running to avoid the downpour.

Inside the ground, water was leaking through the roof in several locations and lights began to flicker as the storm took hold.

The pitch more closely resembled a swimming pool and by 5.30pm the game had been left in doubt.

However, the water started drain away on the pitch, despite the rain still coming down, and it looked in a better condition by 6pm.

The players had arrived at the stadium by this time and the clubs then agreed to push back the kick-off time to 7.30pm local time, with all parties pushing for the game to go ahead.

Throughout this time, a 'code blue' weather alert was in place at the stadium, which instructed everyone at the ground to stay indoors until the weather passed.

By 6.30pm the 'code blue' weather warning was lifted, allowing fans to enter stadium bowl, and the players entered the pitch shortly after to begin warm-ups.

But the good news was short lived. The players warmed up for only around five minutes before the 'code blue' warning returned due to another incoming storm.

Fans were urged to return to the concourse, while the players left the field, meaning kick-off was delayed even further.

Finally, another announcement confirmed that the game would kick-off at 9.05pm, a delay of just over two hours from the original kick-off time.

The players then returned to the pitch to restart their warm-ups, as ground staff worked to clear the surface water.

This match is due to be the first in this summer's Stateside Cup and will see Wolves reunited with former boss Julen Lopetegui and former captain Max Kilman.

On Wednesday, Wolves will play their final Stateside Cup game against Crystal Palace in Annapolis.