Election Day Weather Forecast
Election Day weather includes thunderstorms, cooler temperatures, and varied conditions across the U.S.
The Brief
- Storm system brings showers and thunderstorms to Central U.S. on Nov. 3.
- Cooler temperatures expected in Northwest, Rockies, and northern Upper Midwest.
- Polls operate in most states from morning to early evening.
Election Day, Nov. 3, will see millions of voters heading to the polls across the country.
A storm system is expected to bring showers and thunderstorms to the Central U.S., including Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Houston.
Temperatures are projected to be cooler in the Northwest, Rockies, and far northern Upper Midwest, though they will rise to comfortable levels by the afternoon.
Polling locations are open in most states from early morning through the early evening.
All 435 U.S. House of Representatives seats are up for election, along with 35 U.S. Senate races.
Thirty-six states will hold gubernatorial elections, and state and local races are also on the ballot.
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