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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 85 degrees, low of 62 degrees. Oh, hey there, Bloomington buds! Just peeking outside and checking in on the weather for our lovely little town today. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way. This afternoon, we might want to keep an eye on the sky as showers and thunderstorms are likely to roll in after 5 pm. So, if you’re planning a late lunch at Samira Restaurant or Turkuaz Café, maybe stash a little umbrella in your bag, just in case! Highs reaching around 85 degrees with a breezy southwest wind, gusting up to 29 mph—hold onto your hats, folks! As we head into the evening, those showers could stick around, so if you’re taking a stroll near the Rose Well House with your sweetheart, a light jacket might come in handy. Temperatures dipping down to about 62 tonight, with a chance of rain lingering, so maybe bring those potted plants inside if they’re sensitive to the wet stuff. Tomorrow morning might start off a bit damp with a 30 percent chance of showers, but nothing we Hoosiers can’t handle, right? Cloudy skies and a high near 70—sounds like a perfect excuse to cozy up with a good book at Wells Library or pop into Greetings on Kirkwood for a chat and a browse. So, there you have it, Bloomington pals! Keep an eye on the sky, grab your rain gear just in case, and let’s embrace whatever Mother Nature throws our way. Stay safe, stay dry, and enjoy the little adventures our weather brings. See you around town! 🌦️🌷

High: 85°F | Low: 62°F

Oh, hey there, Bloomington buds! Just peeking outside and checking in on the weather for our lovely little town today. Looks like we've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way.

This afternoon, we might want to keep an eye on the sky as showers and thunderstorms are likely to roll in after 5 pm. So, if you're planning a late lunch at Samira Restaurant or Turkuaz Café, maybe stash a little umbrella in your bag, just in case! Highs reaching around 85 degrees with a breezy southwest wind, gusting up to 29 mph—hold onto your hats, folks!

As we head into the evening, those showers could stick around, so if you're taking a stroll near the Rose Well House with your sweetheart, a light jacket might come in handy. Temperatures dipping down to about 62 tonight, with a chance of rain lingering, so maybe bring those potted plants inside if they're sensitive to the wet stuff.

Tomorrow morning might start off a bit damp with a 30 percent chance of showers, but nothing we Hoosiers can't handle, right? Cloudy skies and a high near 70—sounds like a perfect excuse to cozy up with a good book at Wells Library or pop into Greetings on Kirkwood for a chat and a browse.

So, there you have it, Bloomington pals! Keep an eye on the sky, grab your rain gear just in case, and let's embrace whatever Mother Nature throws our way. Stay safe, stay dry, and enjoy the little adventures our weather brings. See you around town! 🌦️🌷

Last updated: May 19, 2026 11:33 am

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