Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Top News
Top News

Strong Cold Front Hits Key Battleground States On Election Day

A voter braves a cold rain running to cast a ballot during the Spring election Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Fox Point, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

On this crucial Election Day, several key battleground states are facing challenging weather conditions due to a strong cold front sweeping across the region. The front is bringing heavy rainfall and severe storms, impacting voter turnout and potentially affecting the electoral process.

The most intense rainfall is occurring from eastern Texas to the Missouri-Illinois border, including the city of St. Louis. Slow-moving storms are lingering over these areas, prompting numerous flash flood warnings that warn of life-threatening flash flooding. Reports indicate that some areas have already received between 3 to 8 inches of rainfall overnight.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.