Take advantage of a rainy Friday in Portageville

(PORTAGEVILLE, MO) A rainy grey blanket is set to settle over Portageville Friday, but that doesn’t have to put a damper on getting things done. Make the most of it with one of these ideas — or use them as inspiration to come up with your own plan to beat the grey.

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: There’s nothing wrong with using a wet day for a break, either. Whether it’s a visit to a theater or just a session on the couch catching up on your favorite streaming shows, a rest day is a great idea, too.

Along with rain Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Portageville:

• Friday, April 9

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

  • High 79 °F, low 61 °F
  • 5 to 15 mph wind

• Saturday, April 10

  Showers And Thunderstorms in the day; while Partly Cloudy during night

  • High 67 °F, low 48 °F
  • Windy: 30 mph

• Sunday, April 11

  Sunny in the day; while Mostly Clear during night

  • High 71 °F, low 52 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Monday, April 12

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

  • High 71 °F, low 49 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.