Southwest Virginia officially remains under a drought watch — for now. Rainfall for the year is still below normal. But the combination of last weekend’s rains and expected heavy downpours this week may relieve any immediate drought concerns.  More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.

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Click here for the U.S. Government Virginia drought monitor.