A rainy Saturday in Roanoke — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(ROANOKE, AL) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Roanoke Saturday, 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: Whether it’s researching nearby hikes, scouring forums for information about great swimming holes, or making a list of places to try a hobby like stand-up paddle-boarding, setting aside a rainy day for planning can help you make the most of the next sunbreak.

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 Saturday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Roanoke:

• Saturday, June 12

  Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 88 °F, low 70 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Sunday, June 13

  Scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day; while scattered showers and thunderstorms then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 89 °F, low 69 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Monday, June 14

  Mostly sunny then isolated showers and thunderstorms during the day; while isolated showers and thunderstorms then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 90 °F, low 68 °F
  • Light wind

• Tuesday, June 15

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 90 °F, low 64 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.