US midterms weather alert: Thunderstorms, heavy rains and flood risks raise voting concerns in six states – tornado watch issued

Water rises on the Florida River after a series of storms on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Durango, Colo. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

A powerful storm system is threatening to disrupt voting in parts of the United States as millions of Americans prepare to cast their ballots in Tuesday’s 2026 midterm elections. Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding have placed several regions under weather alerts, raising concerns about travel conditions and access to polling stations. Water … Read more