Wednesday rain in Orange Grove meets its match: Ideas to make the most of it

(ORANGE GROVE, TX) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Orange Grove Wednesday, 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: A rainy day can be a perfect opportunity for getting household tasks out of the way - including tracking your finances. In just an hour or two you could knock out a money to-do like tracking your monthly spending so far or making sure you have the best plan for retirement savings or student loan repayment.

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 a rainy Wednesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Orange Grove:

• Wednesday, August 4

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 90 °F, low 75 °F
  • 3 to 12 mph wind

• Thursday, August 5

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

  • High 91 °F, low 74 °F
  • 3 to 12 mph wind

• Friday, August 6

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

  • High 94 °F, low 75 °F
  • 6 to 13 mph wind

• Saturday, August 7

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 95 °F, low 75 °F
  • Windy: 21 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.