Election Day is around the corner , and so are storms and showers that could make it a little harder to get to the polls in some parts of the country.
Forecasters say the majority of the country will have mild weather on Tuesday, Nov. 5, but some places will see thunderstorms, persistent rain or even snow. That includes a rainy forecast in the key swing states of Wisconsin and Michigan.
While serious weather can have an impact on voter turnout, forecasters say the outlook for Tuesday isn’t severe enough to cause big issues. And in an election year with a tight presidential contest on the ballot, most voters won’t be dissuaded, said AccuWeather senior meteorologist Paul Pastelok.
“People should be able to get out there without major weather disruptions,” Pastelok told USA TODAY.
Rain in some swing states
Wisconsin and Michigan are expecting rain on voting day. They are two of seven swing states with tight polling between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.