Downpours to end much of Northeast's dry spell at midweek There has been little or no rain for much of the Northeast since August began, but that may change for many soon, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The downpours should break the building heat wave. Boston's last drenching rain was on Aug. 1 with 0.28 of an inch. New York's Central Park picked up 0.06 of an inch on Aug. 6. In some cases, the last rain that dampened the ground or produced puddles was in late July. Rainfall during the first 10 days of August usually ranges from 1 inch to 1.50 inches. #NortheastWeatherShift #MidweekRainOutlook
