Monday rain in Citronelle meets its match: Ideas to make the most of it

(CITRONELLE, AL) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Citronelle 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: 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 rain Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Citronelle:

• Monday, October 4

  Patchy fog during the day; while showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 79 °F, low 67 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Tuesday, October 5

  Showers and thunderstorms likely during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely then chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 78 °F, low 65 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Wednesday, October 6

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 79 °F, low 64 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Thursday, October 7

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 83 °F, low 64 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.