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Cardinals Face Rain, Wind Risk at Seahawks

Forecasts show showers and gusty winds possible around kickoff for the Week 9 Sunday matchup in Seattle.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Forecasts

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The Arizona Cardinals face a possible rain and wind disruption when they visit the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 8, with kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Rain and gusty winds could affect Sunday's Arizona Cardinals game at the Seattle Seahawks, with kickoff set for 4:25 p.m. ET on November 8, 2026. Most other Week 9 games are not expected to face significant weather problems.

Why it matters

Rain and wind can disrupt passing and kicking, making weather a potential factor in the outcome of the game. Forecasts for the broader slate suggest the Seattle game is among the few with a notable weather concern.

Forecasts call for sustained winds of 10-16 mph in Seattle, with gusts possibly reaching the mid-20s. Whether showers and wind persist through the afternoon kickoff remains uncertain.

The players

Arizona Cardinals

An NFL franchise based in Arizona that competes in the National Football Conference West division.

Seattle Seahawks

An NFL franchise based in Seattle that competes in the National Football Conference West division.

The details

Seattle could see showers around kickoff, and stronger winds are expected in the area overnight before the Cardinals-Seahawks game. Elsewhere, Chicago is forecast to be breezy and Madrid and Miami are expected to have mild to warm conditions with light winds.

Timeline

  1. Sunday, November 8, 2026: NFL Week 9 games are played, including Cardinals-Seahawks.

  2. Overnight before Sunday's game: Stronger winds are expected in the Seattle area.

  3. 4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, November 8, 2026: Cardinals-Seahawks kickoff.

Seasonal Patterns

Forecast wind gusts in the mid-20s mph sit near the levels at which forecasters typically issue wind advisories. Readers can compare these projections with the National Weather Service's wind criteria to gauge how serious the expected conditions are.

Fans attending or watching the Seattle game should check updated forecasts before kickoff, since wind and rain could shift. Plan for possible wind and wet conditions if heading to the stadium on November 8.

The takeaway

Weather forecasts can change quickly, so checking updated conditions shortly before a game gives the most reliable picture of what to expect.

Further reading

For more on how weather shapes outcomes across the season, explore our Forecasts section.

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Would you still attend a live game if rain and strong winds were forecast?