Seize the day (even if it’s cloudy)

(RACELAND, LA.) Thursday is set to be cloudy in Raceland, according to the National Weather Service, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Check out these ideas for ways to make the most of it, along with your four-day forecast.

Sprints day: Beginners and veteran enthusiasts alike know the frustration of wanting to go all-out with a new exercise or technique, but being thwarted by a broiler summer day. A cloudy day can be a perfect opportunity to take things up a notch without overheating.

Yard work: Who likes baking under the sun while they rake leaves or mow the lawn? Keep it cool by stacking heavy yard work tasks on overcast days.

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 clouds Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Raceland:

• Thursday, July 29

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

  • High 95 °F, low 77 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Friday, July 30

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

  • High 95 °F, low 78 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Saturday, July 31

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 95 °F, low 78 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Sunday, August 1

  Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

  • High 93 °F, low 78 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

Don’t forget you can get the latest weather updates with the NewsBreak app. This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.