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Election Day Weather Forecast: Rain and Thunderstorms Expected in Central U.S.

Election Day weather forecast indicates rain and thunderstorms in the Central U.S. with cooler temperatures in the Northwest and northern Midwest.

New York Editorial News Desk November 2, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • A storm system is expected to bring showers and thunderstorms to the Central U.S. on Election Day.
  • Cooler temperatures are forecast for the Northwest, Rockies, and far northern Upper Midwest.
  • Conditions are projected to improve to comfortable levels by the afternoon.

Millions of voters are set to cast ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the election.

A storm system is expected to bring showers and thunderstorms to the Central U.S., including Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Dallas.

Cooler temperatures are forecast for the Northwest, Rockies, and far northern Upper Midwest.

However, temperatures are expected to rebound to comfortable levels by the afternoon.

Latest forecast maps are available for Tuesday morning, noon, and evening.

Wind gusts, current radar, morning lows, and afternoon highs are also part of the forecast.

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