Seize the day (even if it’s cloudy)

(ATKINS, VA.) Friday is set to be cloudy in Atkins, according to the National Weather Service, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Check out these ideas for ways to make the most of it, along with your four-day forecast.

Sprints day: Beginners and veteran enthusiasts alike know the frustration of wanting to go all-out with a new exercise or technique, but being thwarted by a broiler summer day. A cloudy day can be a perfect opportunity to take things up a notch without overheating.

Yard work: Who likes baking under the sun while they rake leaves or mow the lawn? Keep it cool by stacking heavy yard work tasks on overcast days.

Catch a movie: Not feeling the need to go all-out? A movie or other indoor entertainment can be a great down-day activity, letting you relax and be ready to seize the day when the clouds finally decide to part.

Along with a cloudy Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Atkins:

• Friday, October 22

  Partly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 59 °F, low 42 °F
  • Breezy: 7 mph

• Saturday, October 23

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 62 °F, low 45 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 6 mph

• Sunday, October 24

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 74 °F, low 49 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, October 25

  Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

  • High 70 °F, low 51 °F
  • Light wind

Don’t forget you can get the latest weather updates with the NewsBreak app. This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.