3 ideas for jumping on Thursday’s cloudy forecast in Sioux Center

(SIOUX CENTER, IA.) A cloudy grey blanket is set to settle over Sioux Center Thursday, but that doesn’t have to put a damper on getting things done. Make the most of it with one of these ideas — or use them as inspiration to come up with your own plan to beat the grey.

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: It might not be the first thing people think of, but a cool day can also be great for more strenuous outdoor tasks like mowing the lawn.

Catch a movie: Not feeling the need to go all-out? A movie or other indoor entertainment can be a great down-day activity, letting you relax and be ready to seize the day when the clouds finally decide to part.

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

• Thursday, October 7

  Patchy fog then mostly cloudy during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 74 °F, low 57 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Friday, October 8

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 80 °F, low 58 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Saturday, October 9

  Mostly cloudy during the day; while slight chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 79 °F, low 53 °F
  • Light wind

• Sunday, October 10

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy then slight chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 68 °F, low 46 °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.