Here in Central New York it has been a very dry season. My lawn has been crunchy brown for weeks on end. Digging in the dirt has been like digging in crumbly powder. But we have rain now. I have gotten three inches in my back yard in the last 24 hours and it is coming down nice and gentle at the moment.
I feel bad for the folks down Maryland way but we desperately need the rain around here. The farmers were getting worried and us dirt diggers were not thrilled with the dryness either.
I understand you folks up New England way could use some of this rain. Hopefully this weather front passes your way and gives you some relief.