In a small town, the annual pumpkin festival was the highlight of the fall season. As the date drew closer, the townspeople gathered to prepare for the event with excitement. Mary, a local farmer, had grown a gigantic pumpkin that stood taller than her seven-year-old son. She anticipated that her pumpkin would win the contest for the largest pumpkin, which would earn her a year’s supply of fertilizer. The day before the festival, a storm rolled into town, threatening the festival’s success and causing farmers to worry about their crops being damaged.

Despite the gloomy weather forecast, Mary decided to take her pumpkin to the festival early, hoping that it would be safe from the harsh winds. She believed that if she arrived first, she could set up a protective tent around her pumpkin. Other farmers were unsure if they should risk transporting their pumpkins, given the weather.

Predicting the outcome of the festival, if the storm indeed caused major damage, which of the following statements is most likely to be true?