Cool and rainy weather pattern persists in D.C. area and Maine.

The D.C.-area will experience a few thundershowers later today, with a soaking rain likely on Friday and more rain expected over the weekend. Temperatures will remain seasonably cool but comfortable. The rain is expected to make a dent in the moderate drought. Tomorrow will be a dry day with partly to mostly sunny skies, while Saturday will be mostly cloudy and drier with a chance of showers. Sunday has a chance to start off mostly dry, with rain chances increasing during the afternoon into evening.