Cloudy
On this cloudy Saturday, August 1, 2026, Bloomington is waking up to a mild 72°F, with a high reaching 78°F before temperatures dip to 74°F this afternoon. Be prepared for isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11 AM, with more persistent rain expected throughout the day. Winds will blow from the south-southeast at 9 mph, and humidity is high at 94%. Expect new rainfall amounts between half and three-quarters of an inch, so keep your plans at Lake Monroe flexible.
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