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

(BURNT PRAIRIE, IL) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Burnt Prairie Monday, 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: 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: It might be tedious, but it’s also widely agreed to be the foundation of stable personal finances. Why not take advantage of some down time to track your spending and saving for the month or year so far?

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 a rainy Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Burnt Prairie:

• Monday, August 30

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 84 °F, low 69 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 6 mph

• Tuesday, August 31

  Chance of showers and thunderstorms then showers and thunderstorms likely during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 79 °F, low 64 °F
  • Breezy: 7 mph

• Wednesday, September 1

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 82 °F, low 57 °F
  • Breezy: 3 to 8 mph

• Thursday, September 2

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 80 °F, low 56 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 6 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.