3 ideas for jumping on Saturday’s cloudy forecast in Russell

(RUSSELL, KS.) Saturday is set to be cloudy in Russell, 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 Saturday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Russell:

• Saturday, October 9

  Partly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 94 °F, low 55 °F
  • Windy: 21 mph

• Sunday, October 10

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

  • High 68 °F, low 48 °F
  • Breezy: 7 to 10 mph

• Monday, October 11

  Chance of rain showers then sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 73 °F, low 51 °F
  • Light wind

• Tuesday, October 12

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

  • High 74 °F, low 54 °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.