Houston is braced for heavy rain and thunderstorms on Election Day, Tuesday November 3, as a cold front moves across south-east Texas.
The system is expected to bring widespread showers, strong winds and the possibility of hail, with the heaviest conditions forecast from late morning through the evening. Forecasters are also warning of a limited risk of flooding across the region.
Voters in the Houston area have been advised to consider going to polling stations early, before the wettest weather arrives. Rain and storms could make driving more difficult, particularly where downpours lead to surface water on roads.
Houston weather to turn stormy on Election Day
Conditions on Monday are expected to remain warm and humid, with patchy fog in parts of south-east Texas and a few isolated showers. Afternoon temperatures should reach the low to mid-80s Fahrenheit, equivalent to roughly 27 to 29C.
The cold front will then push through on Tuesday, triggering showers and thunderstorms along its boundary. Some storms could be locally intense, with heavy rainfall and gusty winds posing the greatest risks.
Once the front has passed, cooler and drier air is expected to settle over the Houston area. Temperatures will fall back, with daytime highs in the 70s and morning readings dipping into the 50s from Wednesday through the end of the week.
