A rainy Thursday in Hockley — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(HOCKLEY, TX) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Hockley Thursday, 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 Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Hockley:

• Thursday, October 14

  Showers and thunderstorms likely during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 87 °F, low 73 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Friday, October 15

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

  • High 91 °F, low 55 °F
  • Windy: 25 mph

• Saturday, October 16

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 75 °F, low 49 °F
  • Light wind

• Sunday, October 17

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 77 °F, low 52 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.