Much of the mid-Atlantic region of the US still remains under a significant drought despite today’s rain and other recent bouts of showers

Today: Showers early, becoming a steady rain later in the day. High near 45F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Tonight: Showers in the evening, then cloudy overnight. Low 32F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Saturday: Windy with a few clouds from time to time. High 38F. Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.

Overnight low temperatures by Sunday morning will be near a season’s coldest 17 degrees.