Drought conditions remained unchanged again locally in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Report. The abnormally dry category remains in place in most of Marion and Warren Counties, with extreme northern Marion County considered in moderate drought. Most of the region received 1-3” of rainfall last weekend, and an additional .1” to .25” Thursday morning. Storm chances return to the region late Saturday through Sunday evening, some of which may be severe. The best chances will be for large hail and damaging winds overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning. Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS for the latest severe weather information.