The idea that it never rains in Tiger Stadium was memorialized in a book title. For Alabama football’s Saturday matchup with LSU in Baton Rouge, that conventional wisdom seems unlikely to hold true.

Due to Tropical Storm Rafael’s impact, rain appears likely for at least some of the game. Birmingham meteorologist James Spann posted a forecast on social media Saturday, noting that the weather could make even more of an impact on the contest.

“A few periods of rain are likely,” Spann said. “Also there is potential for a thunderstorm, meaning a lightning delay is a possibility.”

According to NCAA rules, if lightning strikes within eight miles of a stadium, a game is delayed for 30 minutes. That clock restarts with every subsequent strike within the area.

The last time an Alabama game was delayed was in 2023, when the Crimson Tide visited South Florida. Due to a snafu with ESPN, that game was shown from one camera in the end zone for much of the contest following the delay.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe said this week that the Crimson Tide isn’t overly concerned with how weather might impact the matchup.

“That’s just one element that’s added to the game plan and added to our mission moving forward,” Milroe said Tuesday. “But I think for us, we just have to have the same mindset and just know that whatever it is, just do it at our best.”

Both Alabama and LSU carry two losses into the game, which played host to ESPN’s College Gameday Saturday morning. The loser will likely be eliminated from College Football Playoff contention.

High temperatures in Baton Rouge are predicted to top out in the low 80s Saturday. By gametime, they will likely have cooled down into the 70s.

Alabama and LSU are scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday in Baton Rouge. The game will be aired on ABC.