A rainy Thursday in Makawao — and 3 ideas for making the most of it

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

• Thursday, October 21

  Isolated rain showers during the day; while scattered rain showers overnight

  • High 80 °F, low 64 °F
  • Windy: 21 mph

• Friday, October 22

  Scattered Rain Showers

  • High 80 °F, low 64 °F
  • Windy: 18 mph

• Saturday, October 23

  Scattered Rain Showers

  • High 79 °F, low 63 °F
  • Windy: 21 mph

• Sunday, October 24

  Scattered Rain Showers

  • High 80 °F, low 64 °F
  • Windy: 18 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.