A chance of scattered rain returns to Maryland Monday

Temperatures trend cooler Sunday night, under increasing clouds. Monday begins with temperatures in the 50s and a mostly gray sky.

Patchy drizzle and spotty light rain showers are possible across greater Baltimore Monday morning. Roads may be damp at times along the I-95 and B-W Parkway corridors. The morning won't be a washout.

Temperatures re-bound into the upper 60s and lower 70s Monday afternoon. The sky remains mostly cloudy. A greater chance of scattered rain and a thunderstorm, or two, arrives after sunset Monday evening. Rain will be brief and in most cases light. Keep an eye on the First Alert Forecast if you have outdoor plans Monday evening.

Warmer, breezy weather returns Tuesday. Temperatures soar into the upper 70s and lower 80s in many neighborhoods Tuesday afternoon.

Heads up allergy sufferers... 

The stretch of warm weather, low humidity and occasionally breezy winds will help boost pollen levels over the next several days. Both higher tree and grass pollen levels are possible. 

The next greater chance of scattered rain and a few thunderstorms arrives Friday and lingers into Saturday morning. the First Alert Weather Team will keep you updated on the next storm system through the workweek.