Sunday rain in Gatewood meets its match: Ideas to make the most of it

(GATEWOOD, MO) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Gatewood Sunday, 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: There’s nothing wrong with using a wet day for a break, either. Whether it’s a visit to a theater or just a session on the couch catching up on your favorite streaming shows, a rest day is a great idea, too.

Along with a rainy Sunday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Gatewood:

• Sunday, August 1

  Scattered showers and thunderstorms then partly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 87 °F, low 65 °F
  • Breezy: 6 mph

• Monday, August 2

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 83 °F, low 61 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Tuesday, August 3

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 83 °F, low 60 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Wednesday, August 4

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 86 °F, low 61 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 5 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.