Moderate drought continues in south central Iowa, according to the latest national report. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows ongoing drier than normal conditions in Marion and Warren Counties, and throughout most of the state.

More relief is possible Monday night into Tuesday, as widespread rain showers are expected, according to the National Weather Service. While the forecast will become more refined by early next week, early expectations are between 1/2″ to an inch of precipitation for most of the state. This comes after between 1/4″ and 1/2″ of rainfall was recorded mainly Thursday.