This week's drought monitor shows that the lower Hudson Valley is officially out of drought status. That said, it's not perfect yet — there are still sub-drought, abnormally dry conditions that still exist. This week's rain will help that. Today's drought monitor update does not include any rain after Tuesday of this week. Next week's update will include the midweek rain we are getting now.

FORECAST:

TODAY: STORM WATCH -- The day started with moderate to heavy rain during the early morning. Rain becomes lighter into and through the afternoon, eventually tapering off to spotty light drizzle for tonight. Slow down for scattered ponding of water, but otherwise just messy and wet travel weather.

A bit windy and chilly. Scattered wind gusts 15 to 30 mph. Highs around 49 degrees. Normal high temperature is 71 degrees. Additional rain amounts of up to one inch through the day.

TONIGHT: Cloudy with areas of drizzle, light rain and patchy fog. Lows near 42 degrees.

FRIDAY: LINGERING SHOWERS — Mostly cloudy with a few spotty lingering rain showers possible. Not a washout. Still feeling cool, but a little better. Highs around 58 degrees. Lows near 47 degrees.

SATURDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. Highs around 64 degrees. A spotty shower cannot be ruled out but keep the outdoor plans. Lows near 49 degrees.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny. Highs around 68 degrees. Lows near 50 degrees.

MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 72 degrees. Slight chance for a passing late-day rain shower but keep the outdoor plans. Much of the day should be dry. Lows near 54 degrees.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers possible. Highs around 68 degrees. Lows near 55 degrees.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers possible. Highs around 67 degrees. Lows near 50 degrees.