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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 71 degrees, low of 32 degrees. Ah, good morning, neighbor! Just peeking out the window and checking the trusty weather app for our Bloomington forecast today. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way. We’re starting off with some rain and thunderstorms this morning, so you might want to grab that umbrella before you head out. It’s all happening before 1 pm, then more rain and possibly another round of thunderstorms after that. But don’t worry, things should start to clear up a bit by the evening. Temperatures are going to be on a rollercoaster ride today, falling to around 53 by 5 pm. That west southwest wind is going to be quite gusty, blowing at 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Hold onto your hats, folks! Now, as we move into the evening, there’s still a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7 pm. The skies will go from cloudy to gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 32. It might be a good night to cozy up with a warm blanket and a cup of hot cocoa. But hey, looking ahead to tomorrow, the sun will be shining bright with a high near 49. A perfect day to maybe grab a slice of deep-dish pizza at Mother Bear’s or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the quiet town of Ellettsville. So, don’t forget your rain gear today, and maybe keep an eye out for 3rd Street Traffic—it can get a bit wild in the rain. Stay safe and dry out there, neighbor! 😊🌧️🌞

High: 71°F | Low: 32°F

Ah, good morning, neighbor! Just peeking out the window and checking the trusty weather app for our Bloomington forecast today. Looks like we've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way.

We're starting off with some rain and thunderstorms this morning, so you might want to grab that umbrella before you head out. It's all happening before 1 pm, then more rain and possibly another round of thunderstorms after that. But don't worry, things should start to clear up a bit by the evening.

Temperatures are going to be on a rollercoaster ride today, falling to around 53 by 5 pm. That west southwest wind is going to be quite gusty, blowing at 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Hold onto your hats, folks!

Now, as we move into the evening, there's still a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7 pm. The skies will go from cloudy to gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 32. It might be a good night to cozy up with a warm blanket and a cup of hot cocoa.

But hey, looking ahead to tomorrow, the sun will be shining bright with a high near 49. A perfect day to maybe grab a slice of deep-dish pizza at Mother Bear's or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the quiet town of Ellettsville.

So, don't forget your rain gear today, and maybe keep an eye out for 3rd Street Traffic—it can get a bit wild in the rain. Stay safe and dry out there, neighbor! 😊🌧️🌞

Last updated: March 11, 2026 11:30 am

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