A rainy Monday in Gadsden — and 3 ideas for making the most of it

(GADSDEN, AL) Monday is set to be rainy in Gadsden, according to the National Weather Service, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Check out these ideas for ways to make the most of it, along with 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: 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 a rainy Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Gadsden:

• Monday, October 4

  Chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely overnight

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

• Tuesday, October 5

  Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 74 °F, low 64 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Wednesday, October 6

  Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 77 °F, low 63 °F
  • Light wind

• Thursday, October 7

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 78 °F, low 60 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.