Friday sun alert in Hatch — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(HATCH, NM) The forecast is calling for sun today in Hatch. Here are three ideas for how to make the most of it, along with a four-day forecast.

Have a picnic: As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, meeting a friend somewhere pretty with a basket of snacks 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. Don’t forget your picnic blanket!

Try a new hobby: Let’s face it — starting a new hobby can be frustrating at times, even hard, and that can be a disincentive to getting out of our comfort zones. 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 rollerblading, bouldering, or whatever your next pursuit may be.

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 sun Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Hatch:

• Friday, August 20

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 94 °F, low 64 °F
  • 6 to 13 mph wind

• Saturday, August 21

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

  • High 92 °F, low 67 °F
  • Breezy: 3 to 9 mph

• Sunday, August 22

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

  • High 91 °F, low 69 °F
  • Breezy: 3 to 10 mph

• Monday, August 23

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

  • High 93 °F, low 69 °F
  • Breezy: 3 to 7 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.