NEW: timing of today's widespread rain, thunderstorms

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some of the wettest weather of the year is heading to drought-stricken areas overnight through Monday.A cold front that will eventually stretch from New England through Texas will help to finally bring some much-needed rain to Central Texas.TimingMonday morning: Rain and storms push west to east, increasing in coverageMonday afternoon: Periods of rain and thunderstorms, isolated severe stormsMonday night: Lingering showers and thunderstorms, especially earlyTuesday morning: