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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 62°F | Low: 58°F
Looks like Mother Nature is brewing up a cozy, rainy day for us here in Bloomington!🌧️☕️
Grab your favorite mug and maybe a good book (or an umbrella if you're out and about) because we're in for some rain and possibly a thunderstorm today. Highs near 62, with a gentle south southeast wind keeping things moving at around 5 mph. The chance of rain is dancing around 80%, so it's a good idea to keep an eye out for those raindrops.
Later into the evening, we might get a bit of patchy fog sneaking in between 2 am and 3 am, adding a touch of mystery to the night. Low around 58, and the wind will be calm before turning into a soft south southwest breeze at about 5 mph after midnight. The chance of rain climbs up to 100%, with new rainfall amounts possibly reaching between 1 and 2 inches—so keep those rain boots handy!
As we cozy up for the night, rain and possibly a thunderstorm might linger before 4 pm, then transitioning into a likely rain situation. Highs near 66, with a south southwest wind of 6 to 9 mph, bringing gusts that might play around 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is up there at 90%, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
So, it's a day to enjoy the rhythm of the rain, maybe whip up something warm in the kitchen from Goods for Cooks, or find a cozy spot at the Indiana Memorial Union to watch the raindrops dance outside. And who knows, maybe the Captain Janeway Statue will be glistening in the rain, giving a nod to all things intergalactic in our charming town.
Stay dry, stay cozy, and remember, even rainy days have their own kind of beauty. Stay safe out there, Bloomington!🌧️☔️
Last updated: March 4, 2026 4:30 pm
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- Business community raises concerns over proposed Bloomington water rate increases
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