A rainy Friday in Hoffmeister — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(HOFFMEISTER, NY) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Hoffmeister Friday, 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: A rainy day can be a perfect opportunity for getting household tasks out of the way - including tracking your finances. In just an hour or two you could knock out a money to-do like tracking your monthly spending so far or making sure you have the best plan for retirement savings or student loan repayment.

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 a rainy Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Hoffmeister:

• Friday, August 20

  Slight chance of light rain then isolated showers and thunderstorms during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 78 °F, low 63 °F
  • Breezy: 6 mph

• Saturday, August 21

  Isolated rain showers then scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 79 °F, low 63 °F
  • Breezy: 6 to 9 mph

• Sunday, August 22

  Chance of rain showers then chance of light rain during the day; while chance of light rain overnight

  • High 76 °F, low 63 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, August 23

  Chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms then mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 77 °F, low 60 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.