Portsmouth is in for a sunny Thursday — jump on it!

(PORTSMOUTH, OH) The forecast is calling for sun today in Portsmouth. Here are three ideas for how to make the most of it, 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: 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 Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Portsmouth:

• Thursday, September 16

  Areas of fog then partly sunny during the day; while mostly clear then patchy fog overnight

  • High 83 °F, low 65 °F
  • Breezy: 3 mph

• Friday, September 17

  Patchy fog then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while slight chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 86 °F, low 67 °F
  • Breezy: 3 mph

• Saturday, September 18

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

  • High 86 °F, low 65 °F
  • Light wind

• Sunday, September 19

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 86 °F, low 65 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.