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Here’s the latest on the widespread rain in the forecast this week

The long-awaited rain comes amid a dry spell across the region.

Craig F. Walker / The Boston Globe, File

As Massachusetts faces a drought, meteorologists are celebrating some much needed rain this week.

National Weather Service Boston: ‘Much needed soaking of rain is expected’

Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘It has been 2 months since we’ve had a 1/2″ rain event in Boston and since June for 1″‘

Chris Lambert, 7News: ‘Pretty good soaking rain for much of New England Thursday and Friday’

Eric Fisher, WBZ: ‘Some wet snow accumulation’

Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News: ‘Rain relief is a day away’

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Lindsay Shachnow covers general assignment news for Boston.com, reporting on breaking news, crime, and politics across New England.

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