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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 82°F | Low: 67°F
Well, as I look out the window and sip my morning coffee, it seems like we're in for a bit of a mixed bag today. You might want to keep an eye on the sky if you’re planning to stroll down Kirkwood Avenue for a bit of shopping or a coffee ☕. There’s a good chance you’ll need an umbrella after lunch—looks like those skies are promising some scattered showers and maybe a rumble of thunder or two as we head into the afternoon.
We’re expecting temperatures to reach around 82, which is pretty warm, but the clouds will keep it from feeling too toasty. If you’re thinking of grabbing a slice at Mother Bear’s Pizza or having a picnic at one of our lovely parks, you might have to dodge a few raindrops 🌦️.
As we move into the evening, the showers and thunderstorms are likely to hang around until about 9 PM. Perfect excuse to cozy up at home with a good book or catch up on a show, maybe with some delivery from Pizza X 🍕. Just be mindful of that patchy fog rolling in early tomorrow morning if you’re an early bird.
Tomorrow looks like it’s shaping up to be mostly sunny with temperatures hanging around 83, so if you’re planning a little outdoor adventure in the Hoosier National Forest, it could be a great day for it once the fog lifts. Just keep that umbrella handy in case those clouds have any lingering surprises for us. Stay dry and enjoy the day, friends! 😊
Last updated: July 11, 2026 11:30 am
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