Monday rain in Morganton: Ideas to make the most of it

(MORGANTON, GA) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Morganton 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: 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: There’s nothing wrong with using a wet day for a break, either. Whether it’s a visit to a theater or just a session on the couch catching up on your favorite streaming shows, a rest day is a great idea, too.

Along with rain Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Morganton:

• Monday, July 26

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

  • High 87 °F, low 68 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Tuesday, July 27

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

  • High 86 °F, low 68 °F
  • Breezy: 0 mph

• Wednesday, July 28

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 90 °F, low 67 °F
  • Light wind

• Thursday, July 29

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 91 °F, low 70 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.