Weather not a problem for primary states
No primary problems – High pressure will be firmly entrenched over the southern Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today, resulting in plenty of sunshine for voters in North Carolina. Conditions should also be rain-free in Indiana today, with rain developing in the Hoosier State tonight and tomorrow.
Moist in the nation’s mid-section – Showers and storms will be widespread today and tonight from the southern Plains through the upper Midwest. Moderate to heavy rainfall (in excess of an inch) is expected for the North Texas Panhandle, central Missouri, and from central Minnesota through northern Wisconsin into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Some storms may become severe this afternoon. There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms that includes south central Texas, central and western Oklahoma, Kansas, northwestern Missouri, much of Nebraska, much of Iowa, central and southern Minnesota, central and eastern South Dakota, southeastern North Dakota and western Wisconsin.
Wednesday storm threat – Severe thunderstorms will be possible on Wednesday for parts of the southern Plains into the lower Mississippi Valley. Will have to keep a close eye on the potential for tornadoes, particularly for parts of Arkansas still recovering form last week’s severe weather outbreak. In addition to the threat of severe storms, rainfall will be heavy and could result in flash flooding for parts of Missouri (including Springfield and St. Louis).
Fire weather – Red flag fire warnings are in place today for much of Florida and parts of Georgia. Fire weather conditions are critical today for much of New Mexico and the West Texas Panhandle.