Tuesday set for rain in Mountain Grove — 3 ways to make the most of it

(MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Mountain Grove Tuesday, 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 a rainy Tuesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Mountain Grove:

• Tuesday, May 25

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

  • High 77 °F, low 65 °F
  • Windy: 21 mph

• Wednesday, May 26

  Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 79 °F, low 65 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Thursday, May 27

  Chance showers and thunderstorms in the day; while showers and thunderstorms during night

  • High 82 °F, low 62 °F
  • Light wind

• Friday, May 28

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

  • High 75 °F, low 52 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.