Rainy Monday forecast — tackle it with these activities

(MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO) Monday is set to be rainy in Mountain Grove, 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 Mountain Grove:

• Monday, May 17

  Showers and thunderstorms in the day; while chance showers and thunderstorms during night

  • High 69 °F, low 61 °F
  • Windy: 21 mph

• Tuesday, May 18

  Chance showers and thunderstorms then showers and thunderstorms likely in the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely then chance showers and thunderstorms during night

  • High 73 °F, low 62 °F
  • Windy: 23 mph

• Wednesday, May 19

  Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 73 °F, low 63 °F
  • Light wind

• Thursday, May 20

  Showers and thunderstorms likely in the day; while chance showers and thunderstorms during night

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

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.