Take advantage of a rainy Thursday in Rensselaer

(RENSSELAER, IN) Thursday is set to be rainy in Rensselaer, 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.

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 a rainy Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Rensselaer:

• Thursday, October 7

  Showers and thunderstorms during the day; while periods of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 74 °F, low 62 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Friday, October 8

  Chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 73 °F, low 59 °F
  • Breezy: 0 mph

• Saturday, October 9

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

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

• Sunday, October 10

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

  • High 84 °F, low 64 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.