Rain is expected starting Sunday in the Philadelphia area for the first time in six weeks and many people say it can’t come soon enough.
“It’s been a while that’s for sure,” Owen Maguire said.
For some, it’s still hard to believe how long it’s been since it rained.
“It’s crazy how long it’s been dry,” said Ken Cahill of Broomall.
Lance Hannum added, “I haven’t seen this ever in the fall.”
And the effects of the dry conditions haven’t been hard to miss.
“I was trying to grow some grass this fall. It has not worked very well,” said Cahill.
Grass is one thing, but the extensive dry spell has also damaged crops and frustrated farmers.
The conditions have led to multiple wildfires , which have prompted drought warnings. And some businesses have been impacted.
“I do gutters. It’s actually putting a little dent in the business,” said Maguire who works for a gutter cleaning company.
The incoming rain is welcome news but it also comes with a warning.