By James Gant For Mailonline
Published: 09:19 BST, 3 June 2019 | Updated: 15:40 BST, 3 June 2019
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Revelers have been left devastated after a severe thunderstorm forced the early closure of a New York City festival and meant they missed their favorite artists.
The Governors Ball on Randall's Island saw party-goers sent home last night before stars including The Strokes and SZA were scheduled to perform.
The storm was expected to whip up 60mph winds and produce large bolts of lightning as it was forecast to moved across the city until around 11pm.
The Governors Ball on Randall's Island saw party-goers sent home last night before stars including The Strokes and SZA were scheduled to perform. Severe weather was expected and organizers pulled the event
They cued for hours in the sun as they waited for the festival's delayed opening at 6.30pm, but were evacuated in the rain after 9.35pm (pictured)
Revelers shelter under a tree as rain beats down last night in New York. The storm was expected to whip up 60mph winds and produced large bolts of lightning as it was forecast to moved across the city until around 11pm
Flashback: This was the scene last year as revelers danced in the sun - in stark contrast to the dismal conditions this year
Promoters announced the news at 9.35pm through Twitter and stage screens and asked the crowds to move towards the exit gates.
The tweet assured people there would be refunds for the last day of the festival.
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