Seize the day (even if it’s raining)

(BANNER ELK, NC) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Banner Elk Thursday, 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: A rainy day can be a perfect opportunity for getting household tasks out of the way - including tracking your finances. In just an hour or two you could knock out a money to-do like tracking your monthly spending so far or making sure you have the best plan for retirement savings or student loan repayment.

Catch a movie: There’s nothing wrong with using a wet day for a break, either. Whether it’s a visit to a theater or just a session on the couch catching up on your favorite streaming shows, a rest day is a great idea, too.

Along with a rainy Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Banner Elk:

• Thursday, July 8

  Patchy fog during the day; while scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 69 °F, low 61 °F
  • Windy: 20 mph

• Friday, July 9

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 72 °F, low 60 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 8 mph

• Saturday, July 10

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

  • High 72 °F, low 60 °F
  • Light wind

• Sunday, July 11

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

  • High 74 °F, low 60 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.