Saturday has sun for Marion — 3 ways to make the most of it

(MARION, IL) Sun alert! Get out and take advantage of the sun today with one of these unique ideas, or use them as inspiration for your own planning with our four-day forecast, based on NWS data.

Have a picnic: With COVID-19 restrictions lingering around the country, this beloved pastime has taken on new relevance. Meeting a friend somewhere pretty with a basket of snacks and a blanket 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.

Try a new hobby: Let’s face it — starting a new hobby can be frustrating at times, even hard, and that can be a disincentive to getting out of our comfort zones. 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 rollerblading, bouldering, or whatever your next pursuit may be.

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

• Saturday, July 24

  Haze then sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 91 °F, low 73 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Sunday, July 25

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

  • High 92 °F, low 72 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 3 mph

• Monday, July 26

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 90 °F, low 70 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 3 mph

• Tuesday, July 27

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

  • High 91 °F, low 70 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 5 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.