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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 78 degrees, low of 56 degrees. Looks like Mother Nature is giving us a bit of a mixed bag today, Bloomington pals! 🌦️ We’ve got a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling in, mainly after 3 pm. So, if you’re planning a stroll over to the IU Office of University Archives or a quick grocery run to World Foods Market, you might want to tuck an umbrella in your bag, just in case. But hey, a little rain never hurt anyone, right? It can give those flowers and trees a nice drink! 🌧️🌷 Temps are looking comfy with a high near 78, and a gentle southwest wind will be whispering through town at around 7 to 11 mph. Gusts might play a bit, reaching up to 20 mph. So, maybe hold onto your hat if you’re out and about, especially around the breezy corners by Monroe Lake. 🏞️💨 As we head into the evening, there’s still a chance of some showers and thunderstorms before 11 pm, then just a sprinkle or two between 11 pm and midnight. The sky will be partly cloudy, with a cozy low around 56. Imagine a calm evening stroll around the Grunwald Gallery of Art, taking in the evening sky colors. 🎨🌙 Now, looking ahead to tomorrow, we’ve got another 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 pm. Some of these storms could be a bit feisty, so keep an eye out for any lightning dances in the sky. The sun will be playing peekaboo with the clouds, bringing us a high near 83. A south wind will sweep through town at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. It might just be a good day to listen to Trombone Guy’s tunes and watch the clouds float by. 🎶⛅️ So, grab your rain boots and maybe a sunhat, Bloomington friends, and enjoy whatever weather comes our way today. Stay cozy, stay dry, and stay smiling! 😊🌈

High: 78°F | Low: 56°F

Looks like Mother Nature is giving us a bit of a mixed bag today, Bloomington pals! 🌦️

We've got a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling in, mainly after 3 pm. So, if you're planning a stroll over to the IU Office of University Archives or a quick grocery run to World Foods Market, you might want to tuck an umbrella in your bag, just in case. But hey, a little rain never hurt anyone, right? It can give those flowers and trees a nice drink! 🌧️🌷

Temps are looking comfy with a high near 78, and a gentle southwest wind will be whispering through town at around 7 to 11 mph. Gusts might play a bit, reaching up to 20 mph. So, maybe hold onto your hat if you're out and about, especially around the breezy corners by Monroe Lake. 🏞️💨

As we head into the evening, there's still a chance of some showers and thunderstorms before 11 pm, then just a sprinkle or two between 11 pm and midnight. The sky will be partly cloudy, with a cozy low around 56. Imagine a calm evening stroll around the Grunwald Gallery of Art, taking in the evening sky colors. 🎨🌙

Now, looking ahead to tomorrow, we've got another 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 pm. Some of these storms could be a bit feisty, so keep an eye out for any lightning dances in the sky. The sun will be playing peekaboo with the clouds, bringing us a high near 83. A south wind will sweep through town at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. It might just be a good day to listen to Trombone Guy's tunes and watch the clouds float by. 🎶⛅️

So, grab your rain boots and maybe a sunhat, Bloomington friends, and enjoy whatever weather comes our way today. Stay cozy, stay dry, and stay smiling! 😊🌈

Last updated: June 16, 2026 11:30 am

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