The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor Report shows conditions are unchanged locally. Most of Marion and Warren Counties remain abnormally dry, with norther Marion County rated in moderate drought. Rainfall has been spotty over the past week locally, with most rain gauges receiving between 1/4″ and 1″. Periodic rain and storm chances return mainly Saturday through Tuesday evening. As has been the case recently, most precipitation will be hit-or-miss and could produce locally heavy downpours.