As residents gear up for Election Day, they should brace for a wet start. A series of scattered showers from the weekend will continue into Monday. Still, the real weather action begins tonight with a cold front that could bring heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms, potentially complicating voting plans across the city.
Houston residents are waking up to a gray election morning, with spotty to scattered showers lingering from the weekend. Rain is expected to persist throughout the morning and into the afternoon, keeping umbrellas handy for anyone venturing outside.
As the day progresses, conditions are set to change significantly with the approach of a cold front. This front, while not bringing a drastic drop in temperatures, will likely trigger a round of heavy rain and possibly isolated severe thunderstorms early Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service warns that the strongest activity will develop overnight, increasing the chance of severe storms, particularly north of the Houston area, where the threat level is rated at 2 out of 5.
Winds are also expected to pick up ahead of the front, leading to breezy conditions and coastal flood advisories that will remain in effect through Tuesday morning. As the cold front sweeps through, the heaviest rainfall is anticipated in the early hours of Election Day.
For voters, the forecast indicates a soggy start to the day. However, there is hope for improvement as the front moves eastward. Those planning to vote later in the day may experience less rainfall, with conditions expected to taper off by the afternoon and early evening.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed on weather updates and to make plans to head to the polls, rain or shine. Your voice matters, so don’t let the weather deter you from participating in this important civic duty!
