2026 U.S. Open weather: First round resumes after fog delay, high winds still expected Thursday at Shinnecock Hills

The first round of the U.S. Open will resume at 9:05 a.m. ET after a two-hour fog delay.

Play was suspended at 7:05 a.m. ET, just 30 minutes after the play began. Only 18 golfers were out on the course when play was halted. After initially being held in place, players were brought back into the clubhouse as visibility issues persisted.

This is the first weather interruption on a day when winds are expected to gust upwards of 40 mph and could threaten to halt play this afternoon. No players had recorded a birdie.

Thursday morning’s winds were expected to whirl from the get-go, gusting near 20 mph and eventually peaking above 35 mph with the chance of a stray shower/storm. It will also become more humid Thursday with highs only in the mid 70s under more clouds than sun. Friday features wind gusts in the 20s, with clouds sticking around through the morning before attempting to clear in the afternoon, as high temps wander just above average as drier air starts to move in. A wind shift allows air to rush in from the west and northwest Saturday with gusts of 30+ mph looking likely. Sunday keeps the air moving with more westerly winds, warmth and sunshine.

Check back here for updated forecast information throughout the week.

Extended outlook (as of Thursday, June 18)

THURSDAY

• Low: 68°F
• High: 74°F
• Winds: SSW 9-24, Gusts 18-36 mph
• Rain: 40% chance

FRIDAY

• Low: 64°F
• High: 76°F
• Winds: WSW 8-16 mph, Gusts 16-24 mph
• Rain: 20% chance

SATURDAY

• Low: 64°F
• High: 78°F
• Winds: WNW 8-20 mph, Gusts 16-30 mph
• Rain: 0% chance

SUNDAY

• Low: 64°F
• High: 76°F
• Winds: W 8-16 mph, Gusts 16-24 mph
• Rain: 0-20% chance