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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 69 degrees, low of 51 degrees. Looks like the day’s starting off a bit shy with mostly cloudy skies, but don’t worry, Bloomington! The sun’s just waiting for its cue to make an appearance. 🌤️ So, if you’ve got plans to stroll around the Bloomington Antique Mall or maybe grab a gyro at The Trojan Horse, you might want to bring a light jacket to stay cozy with that high around 69. But hold onto your hats, folks, ’cause the wind’s gonna join the party later, dancing in from the west-southwest at 11 to 15 mph, with gusts showing off up to 28 mph. 💨 It’s like the weather’s doing its own little Memorial Stadium wave out there! Now, as we head into the evening, we’ve got a chance of some sprinkles sneaking in after 5am, so maybe tuck your plants in for the night if they’re not fans of surprise showers. The low will be around 51, with a gentle south wind giving a comforting lullaby at 3 to 5 mph. And hey, as we move into the afternoon, keep an eye on the skies ’cause there’s talk of rain and maybe even a thunderstorm showing up after 1pm. 🌧️ So if you’ve got outdoor plans like a visit to Morgan Observatory for some stargazing or a hearty dinner at Janko’s Little Zagreb, you might want to have a backup indoor option just in case. Temps will hover near 65, with a south-southeast wind at 5 to 9 mph, occasionally showing off with gusts up to 18 mph. And hey, even though the chance of precipitation is 80%, it’s all part of the natural Bloomington rhythm, right? New rainfall amounts might be around a tenth to a quarter of an inch, but keep an eye out for those thunderstorms—they might bring a bit more to the party. So, my Bloomington neighbors, grab your umbrellas, your rain boots, and maybe a cozy blanket for the evening. Stay safe, stay dry, and enjoy the unique melody of Bloomington weather today. 🌦️ And hey, if you need an excuse to curl up with a good book, I think Mother Nature just gave you one!

High: 69°F | Low: 51°F

Looks like the day's starting off a bit shy with mostly cloudy skies, but don't worry, Bloomington! The sun's just waiting for its cue to make an appearance. 🌤️ So, if you've got plans to stroll around the Bloomington Antique Mall or maybe grab a gyro at The Trojan Horse, you might want to bring a light jacket to stay cozy with that high around 69.

But hold onto your hats, folks, 'cause the wind's gonna join the party later, dancing in from the west-southwest at 11 to 15 mph, with gusts showing off up to 28 mph. 💨 It's like the weather's doing its own little Memorial Stadium wave out there!

Now, as we head into the evening, we've got a chance of some sprinkles sneaking in after 5am, so maybe tuck your plants in for the night if they're not fans of surprise showers. The low will be around 51, with a gentle south wind giving a comforting lullaby at 3 to 5 mph.

And hey, as we move into the afternoon, keep an eye on the skies 'cause there's talk of rain and maybe even a thunderstorm showing up after 1pm. 🌧️ So if you've got outdoor plans like a visit to Morgan Observatory for some stargazing or a hearty dinner at Janko's Little Zagreb, you might want to have a backup indoor option just in case.

Temps will hover near 65, with a south-southeast wind at 5 to 9 mph, occasionally showing off with gusts up to 18 mph. And hey, even though the chance of precipitation is 80%, it's all part of the natural Bloomington rhythm, right? New rainfall amounts might be around a tenth to a quarter of an inch, but keep an eye out for those thunderstorms—they might bring a bit more to the party.

So, my Bloomington neighbors, grab your umbrellas, your rain boots, and maybe a cozy blanket for the evening. Stay safe, stay dry, and enjoy the unique melody of Bloomington weather today. 🌦️ And hey, if you need an excuse to curl up with a good book, I think Mother Nature just gave you one!

Last updated: February 18, 2026 11:32 am

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