Rainy Sunday forecast — tackle it with these activities

(MAGGIE VALLEY, NC) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Maggie Valley Sunday, 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: 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: 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 rain Sunday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Maggie Valley:

• Sunday, July 11

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

  • High 77 °F, low 62 °F
  • Breezy: 8 mph

• Monday, July 12

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

  • High 79 °F, low 61 °F
  • Breezy: 7 mph

• Tuesday, July 13

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

  • High 77 °F, low 59 °F
  • Light wind

• Wednesday, July 14

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

  • High 78 °F, low 58 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.