Clouds cover Election Day as rain returns Wednesday

Clouds covered the Cobb County sky on Tuesday, Election Day. Breezy conditions marked the day as voters headed to the polls. Wind gusts of 20 mph were possible throughout the day. Highs reached the low 70s. A 20% chance of showers arrived after 4 p.m. This rain threat focused on locations west of Atlanta and I-85.

Most of North Georgia stayed dry during the voting period. Residents in the western part of the region may have needed an umbrella. The weather pattern shifted on Wednesday. This day brought scattered rain and storms. Wet weather impacted the entire day from morning to evening.

Scattered rain affected the morning commute and continued through lunch. Drivers faced wet roads while heading to work or school. The rain persisted into the afternoon and evening. Isolated storms became possible during the after-school pickup and evening drive home. No severe weather was expected.

Forecasters predicted 1 to 2 inches of rain for the day. Heavy rain in any one area could cause localized street flooding. Isolated storms might produce lightning in the afternoon and evening. The steady precipitation required residents to stay weather-aware throughout the 24-hour period.

The wet weather breaks this weekend. Dry conditions return with much cooler temperatures. Highs will fall back into the 60s. Lows will dip into the 40s. This shift provides a break from the recent moisture.

Residents can check the First Alert Weather app for the latest updates. The app provides radar and timing for Wednesday's rain. The weather service will continue to monitor the situation. Voters in Cobb County completed their day under a gray sky before the heavier rains arrived.