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**News Article:**
**Indiana Braces for Much-Needed Rainfall and Cooler Temperatures**
Indianapolis, IN – After a dry August that has left Indiana rainfall totals 1-3 inches below average, Hoosiers can expect a chance of rain starting Wednesday night. 13News Meteorologist Matt Standridge reports an incoming cold front will bring scattered showers and cooler temperatures across the state.
Rain will gradually spread east across the state tonight and Wednesday, with the heaviest rainfall expected north of Indianapolis. While not a washout, most areas in central Indiana are forecast to receive between 0.1 and 0.5 inches of rain, offering some relief to the parched landscape. The showers are expected to wrap up by Thursday morning around 5 AM, though a few rumbles of thunder are possible.
The cold front will also bring a dip in temperatures, with Thursday seeing a 10-degree drop. Friday will offer a brief warm-up with a stiff, dry west wind before a secondary cold front arrives, keeping temperatures in the low 70s for the weekend.
While this rainfall won’t completely eliminate the rainfall deficit, every bit helps. Standridge emphasizes that even a little rain can be beneficial.
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