Take advantage of a rainy Friday in Alliance

(ALLIANCE, NE) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Alliance Friday, 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: 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 Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Alliance:

• Friday, July 30

  Chance of light rain during the day; while chance of t-storms overnight

  • High 89 °F, low 60 °F
  • 10 to 20 mph wind

• Saturday, July 31

  Slight chance of light rain then isolated showers and thunderstorms during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 86 °F, low 57 °F
  • 0 to 15 mph wind

• Sunday, August 1

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 86 °F, low 57 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, August 2

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 91 °F, low 59 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.