It is going to be a wet start to the week across the lower Hudson Valley. The rain from this past weekend, today and tomorrow will help the current drought a little more but will impact outdoor plans.

Periods of rain can contain a downpour and a rumble of thunder at any point this afternoon through Tuesday. There will be some dry time mixed in where it is just cloudy, breezy and seasonable with high temperatures in the 60s. While significant flooding is unlikely, scattered large puddles will be around through Tuesday. Additional rain amounts today and tomorrow will range from around 1.0 inch to 2.5 inches.

While there can be a spotty light shower around from time to time on Wednesday, much of the day should be dry and variably cloudy with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Thursday looks like a day with more clouds than sun, but overall dry with highs in the 60s.

Friday will feature another chance for steady rain showers ahead of what should be a decent weekend. There is the chance for a shower on Saturday, but Mother's Day Sunday looks amazing with sunshine and high temperatures in the 70s.

TODAY: STORM WATCH — Cloudy with periods of rain. Steadier rain with scattered downpours will be around this afternoon and evening. A rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out. The day started with just patchy fog and drizzle. Highs around 63 degrees. Wind: east 10-20 mph.

TONIGHT: STORM WATCH — Cloudy and breezy at times with periods of rain. Some rain can be heavy and lead to scattered ponding of water. Lows around 56 degrees.

TUESDAY: STORM WATCH — Mostly cloudy with periods of off and on rain. There will be some dry time mixed in, but any rain can contain scattered downpours and a rumble of thunder. Highs around 66 degrees. Lows near 57 degrees.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few spotty light rain showers. Highs around 72 degrees. Breaks of sun possible into the afternoon. Lows near 56 degrees. THURSDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. While a stray shower cannot be ruled out, most of the day should be dry. Highs around 68 degrees. Lows near 48 degrees. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with periods of rain showers. Highs around 62 degrees. Lows near 46 degrees. SATURDAY: Mainly cloudy with a spotty shower possible. Highs around 69 degrees. Lows near 50 degrees. SUNDAY: MOTHER'S DAY — Mostly sunny to partly cloudy and warmer. Highs around 76 degrees. Lows near 50 degrees.