Monday sun alert in Sioux Center — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(SIOUX CENTER, IA) Sun alert! Get out and take advantage of the sun today with one of these unique ideas, or use them as inspiration for your own planning with our four-day forecast, based on NWS data.

Have a picnic: With COVID-19 restrictions lingering around the country, this beloved pastime has taken on new relevance. Meeting a friend somewhere pretty with a basket of snacks and a blanket can be a spontaneous way to enjoy a sunny afternoon in a safer environment than indoors. Risk levels should always be taken into account along with advice from health authorities on gathering sizes.

Try a new hobby: Starting a new hobby can be intimidating at times, even hard, but there aren’t many better ways to bust through that barrier than knowing that at least you’ll be warm and comfortable while you take a shot at your next pursuit. Whether it’s rollerblading, unicycling, or a Hacky Sack throwback, a sunny afternoon invites experimentation.

Take a walk and try a food truck: Anyone who lives in a city has had the feeling of wondering why they don’t know the various neighborhoods better. A great way to get out and sample what your local community has to offer while enjoying the fresh air is to take a walk and grab a bite.

Along with sun Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Sioux Center:

• Monday, October 18

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 76 °F, low 50 °F
  • 10 to 15 mph wind

• Tuesday, October 19

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

  • High 73 °F, low 48 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Wednesday, October 20

  Showers and thunderstorms likely during the day; while slight chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 59 °F, low 35 °F
  • Light wind

• Thursday, October 21

  Areas of frost then mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy then widespread frost overnight

  • High 52 °F, low 31 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.