Keep the rain gear with you today and be prepared to slow down traveling at times! While there will be dry stretches today, expect more off and on rain showers. A few scattered downpours can move through at any point anywhere across the lower Hudson Valley.

This afternoon, there is also the risk for a gusty thunderstorm. The best chance for any strong thunderstorms is after around 3 p.m. and through early evening. An isolated severe thunderstorm is possible, mainly west of the Hudson River with heavy rain, small hail and gusty wind the threats.

Any scattered downpour throughout today can lead to isolated ponding of water. Please travel more slowly if you encounter this!

FORECAST:

TODAY: STORM WATCH — Mostly cloudy with periods of off and on rain. Areas of patchy fog. There will be some dry time mixed in, but any rain can contain scattered downpours. A couple of gusty thunderstorms cannot be ruled out in the afternoon and evening, primarily west of the Hudson River after 3 p.m. Highs around 65 degrees.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows near 55 degrees.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few spotty rain showers. Highs around 70 degrees. Breaks of sun at times through the afternoon. Lows near 55 degrees.

THURSDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. Scattered shower chances return during the afternoon. A brief downpour cannot be ruled out. Highs around 72 degrees. Lows near 52 degrees.

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with periods of rain showers. Highs around 59 degrees. Lows near 49 degrees.

SATURDAY: Mainly cloudy with a spotty shower possible. Highs around 65 degrees. Lows near 51 degrees.

SUNDAY: MOTHER'S DAY — Mostly sunny to partly cloudy and warmer. Highs around 73 degrees. Lows near 52 degrees.

MONDAY: Sun and clouds. Highs around 73 degrees. Lows near 52 degrees.