Storms Could Hit Key States on Election Day

Storms roll in from the West Coast on Tuesday, Election Day, with thunderstorms, high winds and rain. NBC News has them from Texas to Missouri, with maybe tornadoes in north-central Texas. The path looks set, even if the timing doesn't.

Gusts possibly over 40 to 50 mph in Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska can rearrange a barn roof and any campaign sign somebody forgot to pull up. Out here, you tie down what matters.

Iowa may get a lot of rain, near-record moisture for the time of year, but NBC says no flooding is predicted, so nobody needs an ark yet. The Hill, citing AccuWeather, says storms could affect turnout, so vote early. Even a blind hog finds an acorn now and then, so bring an umbrella.