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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 87 degrees, low of 66 degrees. So, as I peek out the window this morning, it’s looking like one of those partly sunny days that makes you want to take a stroll down Kirkwood Avenue and maybe pop into Vintage Phoenix Comic Books for a new read. It’s warm, but not too hot, with the thermometer flirting around 87 degrees. Perfect weather for a little outdoor adventure 😊. Now, I don’t want to rain on your parade, but you might want to keep an umbrella handy if you’re planning to be out and about this afternoon. There’s a chance we’ll see a few showers and maybe a rumble of thunder between 3 and 5 p.m. Nothing too wild, but it’ll keep things interesting! Maybe it’s Mother Nature’s way of telling us to take a break and enjoy a coffee or a craft beer at The Tap. 🍻 The evening promises a mostly clear sky and a cozy low around 66 degrees. Just the kind of night where you might want to head up to the Morgan Observatory for a little stargazing. The south wind will be giving us a gentle nudge, but nothing that’ll knock your hat off. All in all, it sounds like a day with a little bit of everything—great for sitting on the porch with a good book or planning a nice dinner at Malibu Grill. Whether you’re out and about or just enjoying the breeze from your window, it’s a good day to soak in everything Bloomington has to offer. 😊

High: 87°F | Low: 66°F

So, as I peek out the window this morning, it's looking like one of those partly sunny days that makes you want to take a stroll down Kirkwood Avenue and maybe pop into Vintage Phoenix Comic Books for a new read. It's warm, but not too hot, with the thermometer flirting around 87 degrees. Perfect weather for a little outdoor adventure 😊.

Now, I don't want to rain on your parade, but you might want to keep an umbrella handy if you're planning to be out and about this afternoon. There's a chance we'll see a few showers and maybe a rumble of thunder between 3 and 5 p.m. Nothing too wild, but it'll keep things interesting! Maybe it’s Mother Nature’s way of telling us to take a break and enjoy a coffee or a craft beer at The Tap. 🍻

The evening promises a mostly clear sky and a cozy low around 66 degrees. Just the kind of night where you might want to head up to the Morgan Observatory for a little stargazing. The south wind will be giving us a gentle nudge, but nothing that'll knock your hat off.

All in all, it sounds like a day with a little bit of everything—great for sitting on the porch with a good book or planning a nice dinner at Malibu Grill. Whether you're out and about or just enjoying the breeze from your window, it’s a good day to soak in everything Bloomington has to offer. 😊

Last updated: May 17, 2026 4:30 pm

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