Rainy Monday forecast — tackle it with these activities

(GADSDEN, AL) A rainy grey blanket is set to settle over Gadsden 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: 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 rain Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Gadsden:

• Monday, August 30

  Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 86 °F, low 72 °F
  • Windy: 30 mph

• Tuesday, August 31

  Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 77 °F, low 69 °F
  • 5 to 15 mph wind

• Wednesday, September 1

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

  • High 84 °F, low 65 °F
  • Light wind

• Thursday, September 2

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 85 °F, low 62 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.