Election Day weather could bring storms, flooding to parts of US as millions head to polls
Overall, weather impacts are expected to be limited Tuesday, with light rain possible in some areas.
Rain and storms to have potential impact on Election Day
Rainfall could have an impact across portions of the U.S. for midterm election day on Tuesday this week, with storms targeting portions of the south.
THE TAKEAWAY
- The West and East coasts, as well as the Rockies and Great Plains, will have great weather for Election Day.
- Wet weather will impact voting in New England, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
- Portions of South and Central Florida will also experience showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday.
Millions of Americans are expected to cast ballots at polling places Tuesday as midterm elections take place across the country, with weather conditions varying by region.
Luckily for citizens on the West and East coasts, as well as the Rockies and Great Plains, weather conditions will be great.
The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions will experience pleasant fall temperatures, ideal for standing in line outside on Tuesday.
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Temperatures are expected to run slightly below average across the Southwest and High Plains after storms bring a flash flood threat Sunday and Monday. Rain is expected to end before Election Day.
Meteorologists at the FOX Forecast Center expect rain and thunderstorms to affect both sides of the Mississippi River, with precipitation impacting Eastern Texas.
Portions of South and Central Florida will also experience showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 8, 2022: On a rainy Election Day Nevadans stand in long lines to cast their votes at Centennial Center polling place in Las Vegas, Nevada Tuesday November 8, 2022. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post / Getty Images)
Minor rainfall is expected to dampen South Central Alaska, but impacts will be limited as only scattered showers linger.
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 06: Virginia residents line up to vote in the pouring rain at Robious Middle School November 6, 2018 in Midlothian, Virginia. The U.S. holds its midterm elections today, the first time the nation has voted since a divisive 2016 presidential election. (Win McNamee / Getty Images)
Similar rainy conditions will occur throughout New England, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, with light rainfall possible on Election Day.
According to the FOX Forecast Center, these periods of light rain will last only 15 to 45 minutes at a time before a brief break in the wet weather, which could provide a dry window for voters waiting in line on Tuesday.
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Overall, weather impacts are expected to be limited Tuesday, with light rain possible in some areas.
Stay with FOX Weather for everything you need to know before heading out the door to vote this Election Day.