Rain chances will be on the rise Election Day as our next cold front moves into the area. But the big question is when should you get out to the polls to avoid the rain.
Morning:
A broken line of showers and storms arrives in our northwestern counties around 6-7 am Tuesday. This will be the best time to vote if you live near I-10 and areas to the south.
Afternoon:
Showers and storms start moving towards I-10 including the Houston area in the early afternoon. The afternoon hours bring the best chances of rain for Houston so this will be the worst time to vote, weather-wise, in the city.
Front moves through the Houston area between noon and 4 pm. Notice that the line is still broken, but there could be some stronger storms that could cause some quick, heavy downpours. These are the hours that voters will need to make sure they have an umbrella or rain jacket if they’re standing in line at their polling station.
Evening:
Showers and storms continue to move closer to the coastline. If you live in our coastal counties, voting before 2 pm will be your best bet.
Rain continues to move southeast through the evening and should be out of Southeast Texas by 10 pm.
THREATS:
Rain totals look manageable, and the low severe weather threat is farther east. However, there is a chance that any storm cell could produce a quick heavy downpour that might lead to some minor street flooding briefly.
Severe threat remains low but an isolated storm with gusty winds and small hail can’t be ruled out.
Stay updated with the storms expected for tomorrow, as the KPRC2 Weather Team will have you set through Election Day and beyond!
