Sunday rain in Burnt Prairie: Ideas to make the most of it

(BURNT PRAIRIE, IL) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Burnt Prairie Sunday, but it doesn’t have to stop you from getting things done. In fact, a grey, drippy day can be the perfect time for some activities — check out these ideas as well as 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 a rainy Sunday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Burnt Prairie:

• Sunday, August 29

  Mostly sunny then scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day; while scattered showers and thunderstorms then areas of fog overnight

  • High 89 °F, low 72 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 5 mph

• Monday, August 30

  Areas of fog during the day; while showers and thunderstorms then chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 87 °F, low 69 °F
  • Breezy: 2 mph

• Tuesday, August 31

  Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

  • High 78 °F, low 64 °F
  • 6 to 12 mph wind

• Wednesday, September 1

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

  • High 81 °F, low 59 °F
  • Breezy: 3 to 8 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.