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

(GADSDEN, AL) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Gadsden 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: 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: 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 Gadsden:

• Monday, September 6

  Chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while slight chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 84 °F, low 65 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Tuesday, September 7

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 88 °F, low 68 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Wednesday, September 8

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 88 °F, low 66 °F
  • Light wind

• Thursday, September 9

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 85 °F, low 60 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.