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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 75°F | Low: 64°F
Well, today feels like one of those cozy mornings where you might just want to linger a bit longer over your coffee, maybe at the Indiana Memorial Union where you can watch the world go by. 🌧️ We're looking at a good chance of showers and maybe a rumble or two of thunder later on. So, if you're heading out to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater for a matinee or just popping by The Olive Leaf to taste some of those delicious balsamic vinegars, don't forget an umbrella—just in case.
The high should reach around 75, which isn't too shabby for a day of ducking between raindrops. There's a bit of a breeze out there, too, so you might find it more of a windbreaker kind of day. As the afternoon rolls into evening, those showers are likely to stick around, so if you're planning a picnic up at Oliver Winery, you might want to keep an eye on the sky or just embrace the indoor coziness instead. 😊
Tonight, it’ll be mostly cloudy with temperatures dropping to a mild 64. It’s not the best evening for stargazing, but it does make for a perfect night to catch a movie or a show indoors. Tomorrow looks like it’ll start off with some leftover clouds, but then we’re in for some sunshine and highs near 87—now that's porch-sitting weather if I've ever seen it!
So, keep your raincoat handy today, but don't let it dampen your spirits. And if you hear a familiar trombone tune wafting down Kirkwood, give a smile and a wave to Trombone Guy—his tunes always brighten up the grayest of days. 😊
Last updated: May 16, 2026 4:35 pm
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