A rainy Friday in Carthage — and 3 ideas for making the most of it

(CARTHAGE, MS) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Carthage Friday, 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: 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: 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 Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Carthage:

• Friday, April 9

  Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely in the day; while Showers And Thunderstorms during night

  • High 84 °F, low 62 °F
  • Windy: 25 mph

• Saturday, April 10

  Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms in the day; while Mostly Clear during night

  • High 78 °F, low 50 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 10 mph

• Sunday, April 11

  Sunny in the day; while Mostly Clear during night

  • High 77 °F, low 49 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Monday, April 12

  Mostly Sunny in the day; while Partly Cloudy during night

  • High 81 °F, low 54 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.