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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 89 degrees, low of 72 degrees. Well, it looks like we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag today here in Bloomington. If you’re planning to head out early, maybe for a peaceful moment at the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center πŸ›•πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈ, you might notice a little patchy fog hanging around before 8 a.m. It gives the morning a kind of mysterious, cozy vibe, don’t you think? By late morning, those clouds are likely to bring some showers and maybe even a rumble of thunder. So, keep an eye on the sky if you’re thinking of a stroll around Griffy Lake. 🌲🌫️ It’s a good day for ducking into the IU Office of University Archives if you’ve got some time to delve into a bit of IU’s rich history πŸ›οΈπŸ“š. As the day warms up to near 89 degrees, the chance of rain sticks with us. You might want to keep an umbrella handy if you’re out and about after lunch. That southwest breeze should help cut the humidity a bit, but it’s still a good idea to dress light. Into the evening, those showers and thunderstorms might want to linger a bit longer, much like that one neighbor who always overstays their welcome at the block party. 😊 But hey, it’s a great excuse to tuck into your favorite book or catch a movie at home instead. If you’re out late, whether you’re stargazing at the Kirkwood Observatory πŸ”­πŸŒŒ or catching some tunes from the Lotus Festival 🎢🌍, you might feel a few raindrops, especially before 11 p.m. Temperatures will settle down to around 72 tonight, so it’s not too chilly if you’re out for a late walk. Just keep an eye on those cloudsβ€”they’re a bit unpredictable today. Here’s to hoping they behave themselves by tomorrow!

High: 89Β°F | Low: 72Β°F

Well, it looks like we've got a bit of a mixed bag today here in Bloomington. If you're planning to head out early, maybe for a peaceful moment at the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center πŸ›•πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈ, you might notice a little patchy fog hanging around before 8 a.m. It gives the morning a kind of mysterious, cozy vibe, don’t you think?

By late morning, those clouds are likely to bring some showers and maybe even a rumble of thunder. So, keep an eye on the sky if you're thinking of a stroll around Griffy Lake. 🌲🌫️ It's a good day for ducking into the IU Office of University Archives if you've got some time to delve into a bit of IU's rich history πŸ›οΈπŸ“š.

As the day warms up to near 89 degrees, the chance of rain sticks with us. You might want to keep an umbrella handy if you're out and about after lunch. That southwest breeze should help cut the humidity a bit, but it’s still a good idea to dress light.

Into the evening, those showers and thunderstorms might want to linger a bit longer, much like that one neighbor who always overstays their welcome at the block party. 😊 But hey, it’s a great excuse to tuck into your favorite book or catch a movie at home instead. If you're out late, whether you're stargazing at the Kirkwood Observatory πŸ”­πŸŒŒ or catching some tunes from the Lotus Festival 🎢🌍, you might feel a few raindrops, especially before 11 p.m.

Temperatures will settle down to around 72 tonight, so it's not too chilly if you're out for a late walk. Just keep an eye on those cloudsβ€”they’re a bit unpredictable today. Here's to hoping they behave themselves by tomorrow!

Last updated: July 17, 2026 5:00 am

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