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

(SAFFORD, AZ) A sunny Monday is here for Safford, but if you haven’t got any ideas for taking advantage of it, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out these ideas along with a four-day forecast.

Have a picnic: As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, meeting a friend somewhere pretty with a basket of snacks 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. Don’t forget your picnic blanket!

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 Safford:

• Monday, June 21

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 106 °F, low 74 °F
  • Windy: 40 mph

• Tuesday, June 22

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

  • High 107 °F, low 76 °F
  • Windy: 31 mph

• Wednesday, June 23

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

  • High 106 °F, low 74 °F
  • Light wind

• Thursday, June 24

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 106 °F, low 75 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.