Monday set for rain in Burlington — 3 ways to make the most of it

(BURLINGTON, IA) Monday is set to be rainy in Burlington, 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: Why not treat a rainy day as a downpayment on fun when the sun does come back? Taking a few hours to research nearby hikes and attractions can mean you’re ready for liftoff the minute the cloud-cover clears.

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: 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 rain Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Burlington:

• Monday, October 11

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

  • High 70 °F, low 51 °F
  • Windy: 20 mph

• Tuesday, October 12

  Sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy then chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 74 °F, low 58 °F
  • Light wind

• Wednesday, October 13

  Showers and thunderstorms during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely overnight

  • High 76 °F, low 54 °F
  • Light wind

• Thursday, October 14

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy then slight chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 69 °F, low 49 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.