Wednesday has sun for Olney — 3 ways to make the most of it

(OLNEY, IL) A sunny Wednesday is here for Olney, 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: 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: 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 sun Wednesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Olney:

• Wednesday, September 15

  Partly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 82 °F, low 58 °F
  • Breezy: 6 mph

• Thursday, September 16

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 85 °F, low 64 °F
  • Breezy: 3 mph

• Friday, September 17

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

  • High 86 °F, low 66 °F
  • Breezy: 3 mph

• Saturday, September 18

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 87 °F, low 65 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.