A “volatile” and “severe” storm system will travel down the East Coast on Monday, bringing with it rain, wind and some light snow. Tornadoes are also not out of the question.

Feeling a bit of déjà vu?

Marylanders can expect another round of spring-like temperatures in the 50s and 60s over the weekend into Monday, according to the National Weather Service. By the afternoon, wind speeds will pick up ahead of the storm to about 30 mph to 40 mph, said Kevin Witt, a meteorologist with the NWS Baltimore/Washington forecast office.

Once the storm hits the Baltimore area around 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, wind gusts could get up to 75 mph.

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“If you’re taking care of errands and doing stuff on Monday, pay attention to any warnings that may come out, whether its tornado warnings or thunderstorm warnings or flash flood warnings,” said Witt, adding that once the afternoon hits, “things are going to go downhill pretty quickly.”

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While rain showers on Monday morning may reduce major storm threats, there will still be risks that Marylanders should prepare for, Witt said. The rain and wind speeds around 30 mph to 40 mph will continue following the storm system, he added.

The warm Monday weather, expected to hit the high 60s during the day, will quickly drop through the night, according to the weather service, bringing a wintry mix of rain and snow to the Baltimore area overnight. It will be around 34 degrees by daybreak on Tuesday, Witt said.

Maryland experienced a similar rollercoaster of weather just last week. Following two 80-degree days, a major storm tore through the region, putting most of the state under tornado watch or severe thunderstorm warnings on Wednesday. One tornado touched down briefly in Howard County in the evening, the weather service confirmed. Thousands of homes were temporarily without power.

On Thursday, rainfall turned to snow as temperatures dropped to the 30s, leaving many Marylanders shocked at the chaotic 24 hours of weather.