A rainy Saturday in Burnt Prairie — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(BURNT PRAIRIE, IL) Saturday is set to be rainy in Burnt Prairie, 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: 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 Saturday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Burnt Prairie:

• Saturday, September 11

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

  • High 88 °F, low 67 °F
  • Windy: 21 mph

• Sunday, September 12

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 90 °F, low 65 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Monday, September 13

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 90 °F, low 67 °F
  • Breezy: 3 to 7 mph

• Tuesday, September 14

  Sunny during the day; while chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 90 °F, low 68 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.