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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 62°F | Low: 47°F
Looks like Mother Nature's giving us a bit of a mixed bag today, folks! 🌦️ Showers and possibly a rumble or two of thunder in the forecast. Patchy fog swirling around, adding a touch of mystery to the morning scene. Low dipping to about 47, so maybe grab that cozy sweater before you head out for the day.
By mid-morning, those showers are likely to be dancing around Showalter Fountain, making a splash before meandering over to Vintage Phoenix Comic Books. 🌊🦸♂️ Keep your eyes on the sky if you’re heading out for a midday stroll on the IU Campus—scattered showers and thunderstorms might just decide to join your walk.
As we ease into the afternoon, it's looking like a good idea to have that trusty umbrella by your side. 🌂 Temperatures creeping up to a high near 62, with the wind gently whispering in from the southeast later on. A calm and peaceful transition from rain to sunshine, if you ask me.
Come evening time, showers are once again knocking on our doors, possibly bringing a thunderstorm along for the ride. 🌧️ So, it might just be a cozy night in, snuggled up with a good book or a favorite show.
And as we tuck ourselves in tonight, patchy fog is set to roll in, creating a dreamy atmosphere around Rose Well House. 🌫️✨ Low around 56, with a gentle south-southwest wind serenading us through the night.
So, my dear neighbors, be prepared for a day that's as changeable as a Lotus Festival lineup, with raindrops and sunshine taking turns to grace us with their presence. Stay dry, stay cozy, and remember to find beauty in every weather pattern that comes our way. Until next time, Bloomington! 🌸🏡
Last updated: March 4, 2026 5:01 am
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- Hoops: Bloomington South holds Martinsville to 29% shooting in 56–34 sectional playoff win
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- Monroe County prosecutor candidates clash on non-prosecution pledges, protest role
- March 2, 2026: Strikes against Iran, county commissioner race, jail financing, charges in fatal crash
- Iranians in Bloomington demonstrate in support of strikes targeting Tehran regime

- Photos: Bloomington firefighters respond to a duplex fire
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- The Scene: Bloomington police respond to reported assault on Kirkwood as Saturday-night crowds pack downtown; Etc.
- Christopher Perantoni charged with Level 5 felony possession of child pornography in Bloomington case
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