Thursday sun alert in Mountain View — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR) Sun alert! Get out and take advantage of the sun today with one of these unique ideas, or use them as inspiration for your own planning with News Break’s four-day forecast, based on NWS data.

Have a picnic: With COVID-19 restrictions lingering around the country, this beloved pastime has taken on new relevance. Meeting a friend somewhere pretty with a basket of snacks and a blanket 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.

Try a new hobby: Let’s face it — starting a new hobby can be frustrating at times, even hard, and that can be a disincentive to getting out of our comfort zones. There aren’t many better ways to bust through that barrier than knowing that at least you’ll be warm and comfortable while you take a shot at rollerblading, bouldering, or whatever your next pursuit may be.

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 Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Mountain View:

• Thursday, April 8

  Sunny in the day; while Mostly Clear during night

  • High 71 °F, low 54 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Friday, April 9

  Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms in the day; while Showers And Thunderstorms during night

  • High 78 °F, low 54 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Saturday, April 10

  Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Sunny in the day; while Mostly Clear during night

  • High 67 °F, low 44 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Sunday, April 11

  Sunny in the day; while Mostly Clear during night

  • High 74 °F, low 50 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

Don’t forget you can get the latest weather updates with the NewsBreak app. This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.