Seize the day (even if it’s raining)

(SPARTA, GA) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Sparta Monday, 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 a rainy Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Sparta:

• Monday, June 21

  Partly sunny then chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 88 °F, low 70 °F
  • Windy: 20 mph

• Tuesday, June 22

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

  • High 80 °F, low 66 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 10 mph

• Wednesday, June 23

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 83 °F, low 65 °F
  • Light wind

• Thursday, June 24

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

  • High 84 °F, low 65 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.