Rainy Sunday forecast — tackle it with these activities

(BANNER ELK, NC) A rainy grey blanket is set to settle over Banner Elk Sunday, 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.

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 rain Sunday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Banner Elk:

• Sunday, July 18

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

  • High 72 °F, low 59 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 5 mph

• Monday, July 19

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

  • High 69 °F, low 58 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Tuesday, July 20

  Chance of rain showers during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 71 °F, low 57 °F
  • Light wind

• Wednesday, July 21

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

  • High 75 °F, low 58 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.