Rain and numerous storms threaten South Florida on midterm Election Day

Several areas across the country remain under a rainfall advisory. A portion of the electorate heading to the polls for the midterm elections will do so armed with umbrellas and appropriate clothing in light of the warnings for rain and flash floods.

Flood risk in South Florida

The main focus is on Florida. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that much of the southern part of the state is expected to experience rain and thunderstorms for virtually the entire day.

"Scattered to numerous showers and storms across much of South Florida, from late this morning through the evening hours," reported the NWS office in Miami.

"Localized flooding is likely, especially with slow-moving storms and consecutive rounds of heavy rain," it added.

The city of Tampa Bay will be spared from the rain and thunderstorms, although it is expected to be more severe on Wednesday.

Further north, in Orlando and nearby areas, the weather agency noted that rain will continue to fall with a more "intense" in nature, which will lead to a worsening of the current flooding.

Light rain in New York and Chicago

In New York, the weather is expected to be milder than in Florida. However, the nation's largest city will see rain from Thursday through Friday. Despite this potential rainfall, the wind chill will remain stable at least through Friday.

Rain is also forecast for Chicago, although any rain there is expected to be lighter than in other parts of the country. A widespread in temperatures throughout the week, with lows approaching 40°F.

The city that will be spared from the rain is Los Angeles, even though the NWS reported the arrival of a rain front into north-central California.

"An approaching Pacific frontal system will bring moderate rain to north-central California today," the agency said the agency.

Possible severe storms in Houston

In Texas, the southeastern part of the state will bear the brunt of the storm. The NWS said that in Houston and surrounding areas, a cold front accompanied by precipitation is approaching. Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain are forecast.

The outlook in Dallas is completely different. The sun will shine on Election Day, with highs around 72°F and lows around 50°F.