Weather conditions can play a significant role in voter turnout on Election Day, with forecasts across key battleground states shaping up as follows:
Arizona
In Arizona, temperatures are expected to range from the 60s to low 70s, with dry conditions prevailing across most regions of the state. Light precipitation may be possible near the Utah border.
Georgia
Georgia is forecasted to experience temperatures in the mid 70s to 80s, with some southwestern areas potentially seeing light rainfall later in the day.
Michigan
Southern parts of Michigan will see above-normal temperatures in the 70s, with the possibility of thunderstorms in lower Michigan. The Upper Peninsula is expected to receive around 0.5 inches of rain.
Nevada
Temperatures in Nevada will be in the 60s, with Las Vegas nearing 70 degrees and Reno in the mid-50s. Higher elevations may experience colder temperatures in the morning.
North Carolina
North Carolina will see temperatures in the mid 70s to 80s, with a chance of showers in western parts of the state.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is expected to remain dry, with temperatures in the 70s and nearing 80 in some western regions.
Wisconsin
Central and eastern Wisconsin will have temperatures in the 60s, while areas near the Minnesota border will be cooler. The northern half of the state could see around 0.5 inches of rain.
Weather Across the Country
Most of the rainfall on Election Day is anticipated in the central U.S., with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. Snow is forecasted for parts of Idaho, eastern Washington, and Oregon. Calm weather is expected in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and Southwest, while dry conditions in California raise concerns about fire risks.
These forecasts have been provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Weather Prediction Center.
