Overview
- The storm system brings a cool, rainy Thursday to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with Boston and nearby areas flagged for an impact day and highs held in the 50s to low 60s.
- In the D.C. region, forecasters noted a low-level severe risk Wednesday night with heavier downpours and gusty winds as the main line of rain moved through.
- Maine stands out for beneficial rain, with 1 to 2 inches likely by Friday and showers winding down into the evening.
- Many other locales see only spotty, light totals near a quarter-inch, leaving ongoing rainfall deficits and pockets of drought largely unchanged.
- A pronounced warm-up follows this weekend into early next week, with widespread 80s and some spots near or topping 90 degrees, plus breezy spells and rising pollen, UV, and air-quality concerns.