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NF 3-1-5 When weather conditions are construed to be hazardous to life of limb of the participants, the crew of officials is authorized to delay or suspend the game.

3.1.5 Sit A During the second period, a cloudburst brings a torrent of rain onto a grass field. The officials suspend play and after a 20-minute delay determine that the field is no longer playable. RULING: While the officials are authorized to delay or suspend a game when weather conditions are construed to be hazardous to life of limb, such as lightning, tornado alert, etc., a heavy shower which only affect the playing conditions, should not be construed as hazardous to life of limb. While the officials are the final authority on suspending play, it is a good practice for the officials to discuss the alternatives with game management and representatives of both teams before suspending the game.

Answer to your question - yes, you have the authority but you should be judicious in its use. I would do all I could to convince, or get the blessing of game management before unilaterally suspending a game. In the end it's the referee's call and he should be prepared to defend his position.