Mattoon is in for a sunny Sunday — jump on it!

(MATTOON, IL) A sunny Sunday is here for Mattoon, but if you haven’t got any ideas for taking advantage of it, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out these ideas along with a four-day forecast.

Have a picnic: As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, meeting a friend somewhere pretty with a basket of snacks can be a spontaneous way to enjoy a sunny afternoon in a safer environment than indoors. Risk levels should always be taken into account along with advice from health authorities on gathering sizes. Don’t forget your picnic blanket!

Try a new hobby: Why not mix it up? Whether it’s rollerblading, unicycling, or a Hacky Sack throwback, a sunny afternoon invites experimentation, and means that even whiffing here or there doesn’t feel quite so frustrating.

Take a walk and try a food truck: Anyone who lives in a city has had the feeling of wondering why they don’t know the various neighborhoods better. A great way to get out and sample what your local community has to offer while enjoying the fresh air is to take a walk and grab a bite.

Along with sun Sunday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Mattoon:

• Sunday, October 10

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 86 °F, low 67 °F
  • Windy: 24 mph

• Monday, October 11

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

  • High 79 °F, low 55 °F
  • Windy: 29 mph

• Tuesday, October 12

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 76 °F, low 56 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 5 mph

• Wednesday, October 13

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 77 °F, low 64 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.