Seize the day (even if it’s cloudy)

(BURNT PRAIRIE, IL.) A cloudy grey blanket is set to settle over Burnt Prairie Wednesday, 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: If you like exercise outdoors, a cloudy day can be the perfect opportunity to notch up the intensity. Without the sun beating down, joggers, cyclists and other fitness enthusiasts can push their limits in crisp cool air.

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: 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 Wednesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Burnt Prairie:

• Wednesday, October 13

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

  • High 81 °F, low 67 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 8 mph

• Thursday, October 14

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

  • High 81 °F, low 65 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 7 mph

• Friday, October 15

  Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 75 °F, low 46 °F
  • Windy: 24 mph

• Saturday, October 16

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 64 °F, low 42 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 8 mph

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