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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 62°F | Low: 58°F
Looks like Mother Nature is giving us a mixed bag of weather today in our little corner of Bloomington! 🌦️ You might want to keep that umbrella handy for those scattered showers popping up before 5pm. The skies are wearing their cloudy cloak, with temps hanging steady around 62—not too shabby for a midweek vibe, huh? 🌧️
And hey, after we've had our fill of raindrops, it seems like the clouds might be in the mood to stick around, keeping us company throughout the day. But don't let that dampen your spirits! There's a chance of rain and thunderstorms making an appearance between 1am and 4am, followed by more rain and possible thunder rumblings after 4am. 🌩️ So, if you're out and about late, keep an eye out for those storm clouds brewing in the night sky.
Now, as we cozy up for the night, expect some patchy fog creeping in after midnight, adding a touch of mystery to our dreams. The temperatures will be dipping to a gentle low around 58, with a soft south southwest breeze to lull us to sleep. 🌜
But wait, there's more! Tomorrow, we might wake up to the pitter-patter of raindrops and distant thunder as rain and thunderstorms take center stage, mostly before 1pm. However, as the day unfolds, the sun might shyly peek through the clouds, offering us a partly sunny afternoon with temperatures warming up to a pleasant 75. It seems like the winds are getting in on the action too, starting light from the south and then picking up to a south southwest breeze of 5 to 10 mph, with possible gusts dancing up to 22 mph. 💨
So, my Bloomington buddies, grab your rain boots and maybe a cozy sweater, and let's savor the changing moods of our weather-filled day. Stay safe, stay dry, and don't forget to enjoy the beauty of our beloved Bloomington, rain or shine! 🌼
Last updated: March 5, 2026 4:32 pm
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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

- 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
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- 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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