Wednesday rain in Red Bud meets its match: Ideas to make the most of it

(RED BUD, IL) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Red Bud Wednesday, but it doesn’t have to stop you from getting things done. In fact, a grey, drippy day can be the perfect time for some activities — check out these ideas as well as your four-day forecast.

Make a sun bucket-list: Why not treat a rainy day as a downpayment on fun when the sun does come back? Taking a few hours to research nearby hikes and attractions can mean you’re ready for liftoff the minute the cloud-cover clears.

Bookkeeping: It might be tedious, but it’s also widely agreed to be the foundation of stable personal finances. Why not take advantage of some down time to track your spending and saving for the month or year so far?

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 rain Wednesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Red Bud:

• Wednesday, September 15

  Scattered showers and thunderstorms then partly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 82 °F, low 57 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Thursday, September 16

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 84 °F, low 63 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Friday, September 17

  Sunny then slight chance of rain showers during the day; while slight chance of rain showers then mostly clear overnight

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

• Saturday, September 18

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 87 °F, low 64 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.