Wednesday sun alert in Ashley — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(ASHLEY, ND) A sunny Wednesday is here for Ashley, but if you haven’t got any ideas for taking advantage of it, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out these ideas along with a four-day forecast.

Have a picnic: As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, meeting a friend somewhere pretty with a basket of snacks can be a spontaneous way to enjoy a sunny afternoon in a safer environment than indoors. Risk levels should always be taken into account along with advice from health authorities on gathering sizes. Don’t forget your picnic blanket!

Try a new hobby: Why not mix it up? Whether it’s rollerblading, unicycling, or a Hacky Sack throwback, a sunny afternoon invites experimentation, and means that even whiffing here or there doesn’t feel quite so frustrating.

Take a walk and try a food truck: Anyone who lives in a city has had the feeling of wondering why they don’t know the various neighborhoods better. A great way to get out and sample what your local community has to offer while enjoying the fresh air is to take a walk and grab a bite.

Along with a sunny Wednesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Ashley:

• Wednesday, August 18

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 94 °F, low 67 °F
  • Windy: 31 mph

• Thursday, August 19

  Mostly sunny during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 91 °F, low 62 °F
  • Windy: 24 mph

• Friday, August 20

  Showers and thunderstorms likely during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely then chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 75 °F, low 51 °F
  • Windy: 29 mph

• Saturday, August 21

  Chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while slight chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 70 °F, low 51 °F
  • 7 to 14 mph wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.