We need the rain

Today we are getting a well-needed rainfall! The grass had turned brown, the thermometer skyrocketed (to 105F earlier this week!), and the trees were looking a little wilted. Today's rain is the first in the area since June 28, and only the second rainy day since June 16 nearly 4 weeks ago. The area of rain is wide and not too intense, which I think means it will likely soak into the parched ground and serve to replenish aquifers, plant reserves, and the like. Attached is this morning's 12Z radar from LWX as well as the Maryland UNL Drought Monitor image from this week, showing nearly all the state in some stage of drought, and over half the state pretty dry.