Severe weather expected on Election Day in several key states
Forecasters say more than 39 million people have already voted early, leaving Tuesday voters most exposed to rain and thunderstorms.
- On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, a storm system moved through the central United States, threatening voter turnout in competitive races across Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, and Texas, according to CNN Weather.
- Forecasters tracked the moisture-laden system as it moved east from the West Coast, bringing gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and potential severe thunderstorms to the central region.
- Meteorologist Chris Dolce noted that while more than 39 million Americans voted early, the forecast remained critical for those heading to the polls, as rain historically correlates with lower voter participation.
- Election officials moved polling locations in several states to accommodate displaced voters, with changes needed from Brevard County to Palm Beach County due to flooding, according to NewsNation.
- Uncertainty regarding the storm's exact track underscores forecast difficulty, though potential flash flooding suggests weather could disproportionately affect local contests in Republican strongholds along the I-35 corridor.
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New York/Miami/Tucson, Nov. 3 (EFE).- The election day in the United States began with a rainy season in the south-west of the country, which forced some polling stations to move, and with widespread tranquility, without excessive queues, after nearly 60 million Americans called to the polls voted ahead the previous weeks.
Severe Weather Could Disrupt Voter Turnout
“Polling sites are open in Tuesday’s midterms; however, some election officials in regions across the U.S. have been forced to move polling locations due to severe weather,” NewsNation reports. “Heavy rains and flash flooding in a swath of the Southwest were expected to make it harder for some voters to reach polling places in parts […]
Twin Cities Election Day weather marked by scattered showers, highs in the 60s
Scattered showers continue Tuesday, with the steadiest rain west and north of the Twin Cities. Highs are expected in the 60s, and more showers move through Tuesday night into Wednesday.
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