Friday sun alert in Burnt Prairie — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(BURNT PRAIRIE, IL) A sunny Friday is here for Burnt Prairie, but if you haven’t got any ideas for taking advantage of it, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out these ideas along with a four-day forecast.

Have a picnic: As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, meeting a friend somewhere pretty with a basket of snacks 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. Don’t forget your picnic blanket!

Try a new hobby: Starting a new hobby can be intimidating at times, even hard, but 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 your next pursuit. Whether it’s rollerblading, unicycling, or a Hacky Sack throwback, a sunny afternoon invites experimentation.

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 a sunny Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Burnt Prairie:

• Friday, July 30

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 84 °F, low 64 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Saturday, July 31

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

  • High 79 °F, low 63 °F
  • Breezy: 3 mph

• Sunday, August 1

  Chance of rain showers then mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 82 °F, low 60 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Monday, August 2

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 79 °F, low 58 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.