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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 84 degrees, low of 44 degrees. Looks like Mother Nature’s giving us a bit of a mixed bag today, Bloomington! 🌦️ We’re starting off with some sunny vibes and a high near 84, perfect for a morning stroll around Leonard Springs Nature Park or grabbing a treat at Rainbow Bakery. 🌈🍩 But hang onto your hats, folks, ’cause that southwest wind is planning on making quite an entrance, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Hold onto your hats, literally! As we head into the afternoon, those fluffy clouds might start playing a game of hide-and-seek with the sun, so you might want to keep that umbrella handy if you’re planning an outdoor lunch at the Grunwald Gallery of Art or a leisurely walk through campus. 🎭🖌️ And after 1 am, those showers might turn into a full-on thunderstorm extravaganza, so tuck yourself in snug as a bug because those storms could bring some heavy rain our way. Tonight’s low is dipping down to around 44, and that southwest wind will be making a swift exit, turning north after midnight. Don’t be surprised if you hear the wind whistling through the trees with gusts as high as 25 mph. 🌬️ Looks like we might be in for a bit of a wet night, so maybe it’s a good time to catch a cozy movie at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater or curl up with a good book at home. As we wake up to a new day, those scattered showers will be bidding us adieu, mainly before 10 am. Then, we’re in for a cloudy start that’ll gradually give way to mostly sunny skies with a high near 49. So, if you’re planning a visit to the Eskenazi Museum of Art or just a casual stroll downtown, you might want to grab that light jacket before you head out the door. 🖼️ Remember, Bloomington friends, it’s all about embracing the weather dance and rolling with the whims of the skies. Stay safe out there, and don’t forget to take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our little corner of the world, rain or shine. 😊🌦️

High: 84°F | Low: 44°F

Looks like Mother Nature's giving us a bit of a mixed bag today, Bloomington! 🌦️ We're starting off with some sunny vibes and a high near 84, perfect for a morning stroll around Leonard Springs Nature Park or grabbing a treat at Rainbow Bakery. 🌈🍩 But hang onto your hats, folks, 'cause that southwest wind is planning on making quite an entrance, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Hold onto your hats, literally!

As we head into the afternoon, those fluffy clouds might start playing a game of hide-and-seek with the sun, so you might want to keep that umbrella handy if you're planning an outdoor lunch at the Grunwald Gallery of Art or a leisurely walk through campus. 🎭🖌️ And after 1 am, those showers might turn into a full-on thunderstorm extravaganza, so tuck yourself in snug as a bug because those storms could bring some heavy rain our way.

Tonight's low is dipping down to around 44, and that southwest wind will be making a swift exit, turning north after midnight. Don't be surprised if you hear the wind whistling through the trees with gusts as high as 25 mph. 🌬️ Looks like we might be in for a bit of a wet night, so maybe it's a good time to catch a cozy movie at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater or curl up with a good book at home.

As we wake up to a new day, those scattered showers will be bidding us adieu, mainly before 10 am. Then, we're in for a cloudy start that'll gradually give way to mostly sunny skies with a high near 49. So, if you're planning a visit to the Eskenazi Museum of Art or just a casual stroll downtown, you might want to grab that light jacket before you head out the door. 🖼️

Remember, Bloomington friends, it's all about embracing the weather dance and rolling with the whims of the skies. Stay safe out there, and don't forget to take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our little corner of the world, rain or shine. 😊🌦️

Last updated: March 26, 2026 4:30 pm

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