Take advantage of Thursday sun in Newport

(NEWPORT, AR) A sunny Thursday is here for Newport, but if you haven’t got any ideas for taking advantage of it, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out these ideas along with a four-day forecast.

Have a picnic: Especially in the era of COVID-19 restrictions, a novel way to safely engage in the beloved pastime of a shared meal can be hard to find. Why not get creative and meet a friend somewhere pretty with a basketful of snacks and a blanket? Risk levels should always be taken into account along with advice from health authorities on gathering sizes.

Try a new hobby: Why not mix it up? Whether it’s rollerblading, unicycling, or a Hacky Sack throwback, a sunny afternoon invites experimentation, and means that even whiffing here or there doesn’t feel quite so frustrating.

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 a sunny Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Newport:

• Thursday, August 12

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 97 °F, low 76 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Friday, August 13

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 95 °F, low 72 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Saturday, August 14

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 89 °F, low 69 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Sunday, August 15

  Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while slight chance of showers and thunderstorms then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 88 °F, low 68 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.