Thursday has sun for Cottondale — 3 ways to make the most of it

(COTTONDALE, AL) A sunny Thursday is here for Cottondale, 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: 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: Starting a new hobby can be intimidating at times, even hard, but 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 your next pursuit. Whether it’s rollerblading, unicycling, or a Hacky Sack throwback, a sunny afternoon invites experimentation.

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 Cottondale:

• Thursday, July 29

  Patchy fog then sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 98 °F, low 75 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Friday, July 30

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 100 °F, low 77 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Saturday, July 31

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

  • High 98 °F, low 77 °F
  • Light wind

• Sunday, August 1

  Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

  • High 94 °F, low 73 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.