Map of Midterm Election Storms as Severe Weather Threatens 6 States
Summary
A storm system is bringing severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and flooding risks to parts of the United States on Election Day. The strongest forecast risks include damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and flash flooding in parts of the Plains and Mississippi Valley, while flooding was already reported in parts of Florida and New Mexico.Key Facts
- The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings in Texas and Oklahoma on Monday.
- Tornado watches covered counties in Kansas and Oklahoma.
- Flood warnings affected parts of Florida and New Mexico.
- Florida officials reported flooding in parts of Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties after 6 to 12 inches of rain; another 2 to 4 inches was possible.
- A flood warning in part of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, was extended until 6 a.m. Mountain Time Tuesday, and flooding caused road closures near Chama.
- The Storm Prediction Center forecast Tuesday thunderstorms in parts of the lower and middle Mississippi Valley, with damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible.
- Heavy rain could cause localized flash flooding where storms repeatedly pass over the same areas.
- Poll opening times vary by state and sometimes by locality; the article advises voters to check with their local election authority. The ballot includes all 435 House seats and 35 Senate contests.
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