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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 72 degrees, low of 61 degrees. So, as I sit here with my coffee, glancing out the window, it looks like we’re in for a bit of a drizzly start to the day. If you’re planning to pop over to Vintage Phoenix Comic Books for some new reading material, I’d recommend bringing an umbrella with you. The rain should be mostly light, but you never know when it’ll decide to be a little more insistent 🌦️. By the time you’re done leafing through the latest graphic novels, the rain should taper off early afternoon, leaving us with a mostly cloudy sky. It’s one of those days that makes you appreciate the cozy nook of the Eskenazi Museum of Art, where you can linger over a piece of I.M. Pei’s architecture and let the weather do its thing outside. With temperatures climbing to a pleasant 72 degrees, it’s comfortable enough for a stroll to check out the “McDoel Blooms” street mural. The colors might just pop against the gray sky, and who knows, a little art might brighten your mood too 🎨😊. Later tonight, when the sun dips down, it’ll still be a bit warm at 61 degrees, so it could be a nice evening to sit on the porch and listen for any whispers of the Dunn Cemetery Ghost Story. Just a little breeze in the air—often enough to give a playful shiver, like the cry of those ghostly babies 👶👻. Tomorrow promises a bit more rain, especially in the morning. So if you’re planning a visit to WonderLab with the kiddos, you might want to have those rain jackets ready for the short dash from the car to the entrance. But hey, there’s nothing like a little interactive science to keep the spirits high, even if the sky’s a bit gloomy 🔬😊. All in all, it’s a great day to enjoy the indoors or a gentle walk with a trusty umbrella. Stay dry and enjoy the little surprises Bloomington has to offer!

High: 72°F | Low: 61°F

So, as I sit here with my coffee, glancing out the window, it looks like we're in for a bit of a drizzly start to the day. If you're planning to pop over to Vintage Phoenix Comic Books for some new reading material, I'd recommend bringing an umbrella with you. The rain should be mostly light, but you never know when it'll decide to be a little more insistent 🌦️.

By the time you're done leafing through the latest graphic novels, the rain should taper off early afternoon, leaving us with a mostly cloudy sky. It's one of those days that makes you appreciate the cozy nook of the Eskenazi Museum of Art, where you can linger over a piece of I.M. Pei's architecture and let the weather do its thing outside.

With temperatures climbing to a pleasant 72 degrees, it's comfortable enough for a stroll to check out the "McDoel Blooms" street mural. The colors might just pop against the gray sky, and who knows, a little art might brighten your mood too 🎨😊.

Later tonight, when the sun dips down, it'll still be a bit warm at 61 degrees, so it could be a nice evening to sit on the porch and listen for any whispers of the Dunn Cemetery Ghost Story. Just a little breeze in the air—often enough to give a playful shiver, like the cry of those ghostly babies 👶👻.

Tomorrow promises a bit more rain, especially in the morning. So if you're planning a visit to WonderLab with the kiddos, you might want to have those rain jackets ready for the short dash from the car to the entrance. But hey, there's nothing like a little interactive science to keep the spirits high, even if the sky's a bit gloomy 🔬😊.

All in all, it's a great day to enjoy the indoors or a gentle walk with a trusty umbrella. Stay dry and enjoy the little surprises Bloomington has to offer!

Last updated: May 15, 2026 5:05 am

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