A rainy Friday in Newport — and 3 ideas for making the most of it

(NEWPORT, AR) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Newport Friday, 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 Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Newport:

• Friday, April 9

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

  • High 79 °F, low 58 °F
  • 5 to 15 mph wind

• Saturday, April 10

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

  • High 69 °F, low 46 °F
  • 5 to 15 mph wind

• Sunday, April 11

  Sunny in the day; while Mostly Clear during night

  • High 73 °F, low 51 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Monday, April 12

  Mostly Sunny in the day; while Slight Chance Rain Showers during night

  • High 73 °F, low 49 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.