Seize the day (even if it’s raining)

(RICHLANDS, VA) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Richlands 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: Why not treat a rainy day as a downpayment on fun when the sun does come back? Taking a few hours to research nearby hikes and attractions can mean you’re ready for liftoff the minute the cloud-cover clears.

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: 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 Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Richlands:

• Friday, October 15

  Patchy fog then mostly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy then rain showers likely overnight

  • High 77 °F, low 57 °F
  • Breezy: 3 to 7 mph

• Saturday, October 16

  Rain showers likely during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 63 °F, low 38 °F
  • Windy: 21 mph

• Sunday, October 17

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 56 °F, low 37 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, October 18

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 62 °F, low 38 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.