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After two days of sun, the final day of Lollapalooza has been halted due to an approaching thunderstorm in the Chicago area.

In a statement, the festival said those in attendance should head to pre-established underground evacuation and shelter sites along Michigan Avenue. They are also in contact with the weather services and have announced that gates will re-open at 3:30 PM CT. The schedule will be adjusted accordingly.

Bands scheduled to perform today include Florence & the Machine, Moon Taxi, TV On the Radio, Strand of Oaks and others.

Read the full statement below:

Due to an approaching storm and warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS), Lollapalooza organizers have suspended the festival for a short period. Festival-goers are being evacuated from Grant Park and are being directed by staff and the Chicago Police Department to pre-established underground evacuation and shelter sites along Michigan Avenue.

The three emergency evacuation shelters are the Grant Park North, Grant Park South and Millennium Lakeside Garages. All can be entered through vehicle entrances on Michigan Avenue.

Lollapalooza officials are continuing to coordinate with the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) to monitor weather conditions and determine when the park is safe for festival-goers to return.

“Our first priority is always the safety of our fans, staff and artists,” said Sandee Fenton, director of publicity for C3 Presents, the promoter behind Lollapalooza. “We regret having to suspend any show, but safety always comes first.”