Take advantage of a rainy Monday in Carthage

(CARTHAGE, TX) A rainy grey blanket is set to settle over Carthage Monday, but that doesn’t have to put a damper on getting things done. Make the most of it with one of these ideas — or use them as inspiration to come up with your own plan to beat the grey.

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

• Monday, October 11

  Showers and thunderstorms then sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 82 °F, low 61 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Tuesday, October 12

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

  • High 86 °F, low 69 °F
  • Windy: 20 mph

• Wednesday, October 13

  Partly sunny then chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 89 °F, low 70 °F
  • Light wind

• Thursday, October 14

  Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

  • High 84 °F, low 69 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.