Widespread rain continues as temperatures drop

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Welcome, beneficial rain is falling in many areas following a midday cold front that is sending temperatures tumbling. This will kick off a stretch of cooler than normal mainly gray weather through early next week.Light to moderate rain continues into the overnight hours, but dissipates a bit by dawn Friday as drier air moves in. Many areas will enjoy 0.25"-0.50" in their backyard from this first round of rainfall, with locally heavier totals.Gusty northerly winds ramp up overni