Thursday rain in Newport: Ideas to make the most of it

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

• Thursday, August 26

  Sunny then isolated showers and thunderstorms during the day; while isolated showers and thunderstorms then mostly clear overnight

  • High 95 °F, low 74 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Friday, August 27

  Sunny then isolated showers and thunderstorms during the day; while isolated showers and thunderstorms then mostly clear overnight

  • High 92 °F, low 72 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Saturday, August 28

  Sunny then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while slight chance of showers and thunderstorms then mostly clear overnight

  • High 92 °F, low 72 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Sunday, August 29

  Mostly sunny then chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 92 °F, low 72 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.