Cloudy forecast today — make the most of it with these activities

(SPARTA, GA.) A cloudy grey blanket is set to settle over Sparta Friday, 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: Beginners and veteran enthusiasts alike know the frustration of wanting to go all-out with a new exercise or technique, but being thwarted by a broiler summer day. A cloudy day can be a perfect opportunity to take things up a notch without overheating.

Yard work: Who likes baking under the sun while they rake leaves or mow the lawn? Keep it cool by stacking heavy yard work tasks on overcast days.

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 clouds Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Sparta:

• Friday, September 17

  Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms then mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 82 °F, low 69 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Saturday, September 18

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 83 °F, low 69 °F
  • Breezy: 0 mph

• Sunday, September 19

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

  • High 82 °F, low 69 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, September 20

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

  • High 80 °F, low 68 °F
  • Light wind

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