Election Day in the United States is being marked by severe weather across critical battleground states in the Great Lakes region, potentially impacting voter turnout as heavy rains, thunderstorms, and flash floods move through the area.
A strong cold front stretching from eastern Texas to the Missouri-Illinois border has brought significant rainfall, with some areas recording between 3 to 8 inches overnight.
Flash flood warnings are in effect across parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Texas, creating life-threatening conditions that could hinder early morning voters.
The storm system is gradually moving eastward, expected to bring widespread showers to states like Wisconsin and Michigan—both pivotal in the presidential race.
Wisconsin, in particular, faces challenging weather, as the Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 1 of 5 severe storm threat, warning of thunderstorms with potential wind gusts exceeding 60 mph and a brief tornado risk.
With rainfall known to affect voter turnout in previous elections, today’s adverse weather could play a role in influencing participation across the Great Lakes and surrounding regions as voters brave the conditions to cast their ballots.
