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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 62°F | Low: 56°F
Looks like Mother Nature is giving us a little bit of everything today! 🌦️ The day starts off with a chance of rain and thunderstorms in the morning, so you might want to grab your umbrella if you're heading out for your morning coffee at Hive or a visit to the Monroe County History Center. ⛈️
As we move into the afternoon, expect scattered showers and thunderstorms dancing around town between 2 pm and 5 pm. 🌧️ If you're planning to take a stroll down Kirkwood Avenue or catch up with friends at Assembly Hall, keeping an eye on the sky might be a good idea.
And don't put those rain boots away just yet, because showers are likely to continue into the evening and possibly even a thunderstorm after 5 pm. 🌩️ Looks like a cozy evening for some porch-sitting as the rain pitter-patters outside.
Tonight, we're in for more showers and the possibility of thunderstorms, so you might want to snuggle up with a good book or a movie at home. 📚🍿 And don't forget, there might be some patchy fog rolling in overnight, adding a touch of mystery to the late-night hours. 🌫️
Tomorrow brings more of the same—showers lingering with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. So, be sure to have your raincoat handy as you navigate your day. 🌂 Despite the rain, the high will be near 65, so it won't be too chilly out there.
Stay dry, stay safe, and enjoy the cozy vibes that a rainy day brings to our lovely Bloomington! ☔️🌈
Last updated: March 4, 2026 11:33 am
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Fresh from the front page — local headlines, neighborhood voices, and timely stories from across Monroe County. Whether it’s city hall or the farmer’s market, this is where Bloomington stays in the loop.

- Business community raises concerns over proposed Bloomington water rate increases
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- March 2, 2026: Strikes against Iran, county commissioner race, jail financing, charges in fatal crash

- Buskirk-Chumley Theater announces Paula Poundstone show, Cosmic Songwriter Festival presales now open
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