With more than one-third of the month gone, now would seem the time for April to start showing itself as a time of showers, as recognized in popular song and medieval literature. But based on National Weather Service readings, which are made at Reagan National Airport, it is Washington’s second most this month. Translated into modern English, “The Canterbury Tales” begin with “When in April the sweet showers fall . Over the entire month to date, less than a quarter-inch of rain has been measured here. Read more:Local newsletters: Local headlines (8 a.m.) | Afternoon Buzz (4 p.m.)Like PostLocal on Facebook | Follow @postlocal on Twitter | Latest local news

Source: Washington Post April 13, 2019 02:03 UTC