A rainy Wednesday in Johnston — and 3 ideas for making the most of it

(JOHNSTON, SC) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Johnston 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: 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 rain Wednesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Johnston:

• Wednesday, September 22

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

  • High 81 °F, low 53 °F
  • Breezy: 6 to 9 mph

• Thursday, September 23

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 75 °F, low 50 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Friday, September 24

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 76 °F, low 51 °F
  • Light wind

• Saturday, September 25

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 77 °F, low 55 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.