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Rain Lessens for Game 1 and 2 but More Impact for Games 3 and 4 of World Series

State College, Pa. -- 28 October 2009 -- AccuWeather.com's reports soaking rain will taper to lighter rain and drizzle for Game 1 of the World Series in the Bronx, N.Y., tonight. Dry weather will return to the Northeast for Thursday and Friday. A storm now moving into the Plains could bring rain into the Northeast again Saturday for Game 3 of the Series in Philadelphia.

The rain pushing through the Northeast has reduced visibility and resulted in slower travel both on the roads and at the airports. The combination of fallen leaves and the heavier rain can also lead to street flooding.

AccuWeather.com meteorologists expect the bulk of the rain will leave the Bronx and the Atlantic coast by this evening. However, there will be areas of lingering lighter rain and drizzle. Players may be dealing with a soggy outfield and fans will want to be prepared for damp, chilly weather.

Including Tuesday's rain, over 1 inch has soaked the New York City area, but
enough dry air will move in from the west on Thursday to break up the clouds and keep rain away for Game 2 in the evening.

Another bout of rain is expected to move into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast Saturday and Sunday and could impact Games 3 and 4 of the Series in Philadelphia. The storm set to bring this rain will be a major snowstorm over the Rockies and northern Plains today into Thursday, while severe weather and flooding rain threatens residents to the south.

Recall that last year, Game 5 of the World Series was suspended in Philadelphia. It was the first game in World Series history to be suspended due to the weather. The start of Game 3 of the Series last year in Philadelphia was delayed by rain for an hour and 31 minutes.

Story by AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Dave Houk

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