Wednesday rain in Gadsden: Ideas to make the most of it

(GADSDEN, AL) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Gadsden Wednesday, 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 Wednesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Gadsden:

• Wednesday, September 15

  Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

  • High 80 °F, low 67 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Thursday, September 16

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

  • High 81 °F, low 67 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Friday, September 17

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 82 °F, low 69 °F
  • Light wind

• Saturday, September 18

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 85 °F, low 68 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.