Will rides close at Silver Dollar City today?

Possibly — borderline conditions
Conditions are near closure thresholds; brief holds or closures are possible but not certain.
Driving factor: 🥵 Extreme heat
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 15 at 11:49AM CDT until September 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

By attraction type (rest of today)

Coasters Possible impact
Highs to 97°F Tue 5pm — heat stress risk for guests; hydrate and plan indoor breaks
Water rides Likely operating
Flat & spinning rides Possible impact
Highs to 97°F Tue 5pm — heat stress risk for guests; hydrate and plan indoor breaks
Kids' rides Possible impact
Highs to 97°F Tue 5pm–8pm (≈3 hrs) — heat stress risk for guests; hydrate and plan indoor breaks

Marquee attractions

Time Traveler 📋 Possible impact
PowderKeg 📋 Possible impact
WildFire 📋 Possible impact
Outlaw Run 📋 Possible impact
Thunderation 📋 Possible impact
Grand Exposition Coaster 📋 Possible impact

Rest of today, hour by hour

5pm
97°
 
3%
6pm
95°
 
3%
7pm
93°
 
2%
8pm
89°
 
2%
9pm
86°
 
2%
😊 Comfort: Good (64) 😤 Frustration: Moderate (15)

Updated 0 seconds ago from National Weather Service forecasts scored against attraction closure thresholds (including the park's published per-ride rules). Lightning suspensions typically lift ~15 minutes after the last nearby strike. Parks make their own operating decisions.

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