Rainy forecast for Brainerd? Jump on it!

(BRAINERD, MN) Friday is set to be rainy in Brainerd, 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.

Make a sun bucket-list: Whether it’s researching nearby hikes, scouring forums for information about great swimming holes, or making a list of places to try a hobby like stand-up paddle-boarding, setting aside a rainy day for planning can help you make the most of the next sunbreak.

Bookkeeping: A rainy day can be a perfect opportunity for getting household tasks out of the way - including tracking your finances. In just an hour or two you could knock out a money to-do like tracking your monthly spending so far or making sure you have the best plan for retirement savings or student loan repayment.

Catch a movie: There’s nothing wrong with using a wet day for a break, either. Whether it’s a visit to a theater or just a session on the couch catching up on your favorite streaming shows, a rest day is a great idea, too.

Along with rain Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Brainerd:

• Friday, August 20

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

  • High 86 °F, low 59 °F
  • Windy: 35 mph

• Saturday, August 21

  Mostly cloudy during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 68 °F, low 49 °F
  • Windy: 25 mph

• Sunday, August 22

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

  • High 76 °F, low 58 °F
  • Windy: 20 mph

• Monday, August 23

  Chance of rain showers then sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 79 °F, low 56 °F
  • Windy: 20 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.