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

Rain began to fall just after 4pm and by 4.30pm heavy rain, loud thunder and intense lightning was battering the Everbank Stadium.

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.