A cloudy Thursday in Red Bud today — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(RED BUD, IL.) Thursday is set to be cloudy in Red Bud, according to the National Weather Service, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Check out these ideas for ways to make the most of it, along with your four-day forecast.

Sprints day: Beginners and veteran enthusiasts alike know the frustration of wanting to go all-out with a new exercise or technique, but being thwarted by a broiler summer day. A cloudy day can be a perfect opportunity to take things up a notch without overheating.

Yard work: Who likes baking under the sun while they rake leaves or mow the lawn? Keep it cool by stacking heavy yard work tasks on overcast days.

Catch a movie: There’s nothing wrong with using a grey day for a break, either. Whether it’s a movie, a visit to an arcade, or even a day catching up on your favorite streaming shows, a rest day is a great idea, too.

Along with a cloudy Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Red Bud:

• Thursday, September 30

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

  • High 82 °F, low 65 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 5 mph

• Friday, October 1

  Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms then chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 82 °F, low 64 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Saturday, October 2

  Chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 80 °F, low 64 °F
  • Light wind

• Sunday, October 3

  Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

  • High 78 °F, low 59 °F
  • Light wind

Don’t forget you can get the latest weather updates with the NewsBreak app. This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.