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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 66°F | Low: 57°F
Looks like Mother Nature's got quite the playlist queued up for us today, Bloomington! 🎵🌦️ Showers, a bit of fog, and maybe a dramatic thunderstorm or two are on the horizon. So, if you're heading out for a Trombone Guy serenade on Kirkwood or grabbing a Dagwood's Deli sub for lunch, you might want to tuck an umbrella under your arm just in case.
Morning's greeting us with showers and possible thunder rumblings, likely wrapping up by early afternoon. Keep an eye out for some fog patches lingering around the Indiana Memorial Union, adding a touch of mystery to your stroll. Highs are expected to reach around 66—perfect weather to cozy up with a slice of deep-dish from Mother Bear's Pizza.
As the day dances on, scattered showers and a few rumbles might make an appearance after 2 pm. So, if you're planning an evening grocery run to Apna Bazaar International Market or a leisurely porch-sitting session, you might want to keep an eye on the sky.
Tonight, the clouds will keep us company with more scattered showers and possible thunderstorms after 1 am. A mild evening with lows around 57, and a light southwest wind rustling through the trees. Don't forget to thank the rain for watering those beautiful Bloomington blooms! 🌧️🌸
So, there you have it—our weather symphony for the day. Stay dry, stay cozy, and enjoy the rhythm of the rain, Bloomington!
Last updated: March 5, 2026 5:02 am
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- March 5, 2026: Flock cameras, water rates, residential TIF, prosecutor candidates, 78F° on Friday
- Bloomington city council adopts resolution on Flock license-plate reader cameras as ‘first step’
- Business community raises concerns over proposed Bloomington water rate increases
- Hoops: Bloomington South holds Martinsville to 29% shooting in 56–34 sectional playoff win
- Summit District residential TIF gets initial nod from Bloomington RDC, accord on road design OK’d

- Video: Public comment over license-plate reader surveillance, Resolution 2026-04 at Bloomington City Council meeting – March 4, 2026
- Buskirk-Chumley Theater announces Paula Poundstone show, Cosmic Songwriter Festival presales now open
- Music Tigers Jaw’s “BREEZER” Offers Soft-Light Escape as War and Political Fantasy Swallow the News
- Photos: Bloomington firefighters respond to a duplex fire
- Driver jailed on preliminary OWI, reckless homicide charges in fatal Rockport Road crash, according to MCSO press release, and jail app
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