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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 74 degrees, low of 65 degrees. Looks like Mother Nature is mixing things up a bit today, Bloomington pals! 🌦️ We’ve got a partly sunny start to the day with temperatures reaching a cozy high near 74. So grab your shades, and maybe a light jacket for those unpredictable Indiana breezes. 🌬️ As we roll into the afternoon, our buddy the south southwest wind is planning to join the party, blowing around 9 mph with gusts up to 18 mph. Keep an eye out for those gusts—they can sneak up on ya! 🍃 Now, here’s where things get interesting: a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms is on the horizon, with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Looks like Mother Nature is planning a late-night show for us! 🌙☔️ As we tuck ourselves in for the night, expect cloudy skies and a low around 65. The south southwest wind will be whispering at 8 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. Make sure your windows are closed tight if you don’t want a surprise breeze indoors! 🪟💨 Tomorrow morning, we might wake up to some showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5 pm. After that, it’s like the weather can’t make up its mind because there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms dancing around until the evening. 🕺⛈️ Temperatures are going to take a dip as the day progresses, falling to around 52 by 5 pm. So, maybe swap those sunglasses for an umbrella in your bag just in case. And hold onto your hats because the southwest wind is planning to kick it up a notch, blowing at 11 to 16 mph with gusts as high as 33 mph. Hang onto your hats, folks! 🧢💨 Looks like we might be in for some wet weather, with a chance of precipitation pegged at 100%. So, if you’re planning an outdoor adventure, you might want to keep those plans flexible. 🌳🌧️ And keep an eye out for those rainfall amounts—they could range between a half and three quarters of an inch. Looks like our gardens will be getting a nice drink! 🌧️💧 Remember, folks, Bloomington weather can be as unpredictable as a squirrel crossing Kirkwood Avenue. So, stay safe, stay dry, and enjoy the cozy moments this weather brings. Until next time, stay warm and dry, my friends! 🌈☔️

High: 74°F | Low: 65°F

Looks like Mother Nature is mixing things up a bit today, Bloomington pals! 🌦️ We've got a partly sunny start to the day with temperatures reaching a cozy high near 74. So grab your shades, and maybe a light jacket for those unpredictable Indiana breezes. 🌬️

As we roll into the afternoon, our buddy the south southwest wind is planning to join the party, blowing around 9 mph with gusts up to 18 mph. Keep an eye out for those gusts—they can sneak up on ya! 🍃

Now, here's where things get interesting: a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms is on the horizon, with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Looks like Mother Nature is planning a late-night show for us! 🌙☔️

As we tuck ourselves in for the night, expect cloudy skies and a low around 65. The south southwest wind will be whispering at 8 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. Make sure your windows are closed tight if you don't want a surprise breeze indoors! 🪟💨

Tomorrow morning, we might wake up to some showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5 pm. After that, it's like the weather can't make up its mind because there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms dancing around until the evening. 🕺⛈️

Temperatures are going to take a dip as the day progresses, falling to around 52 by 5 pm. So, maybe swap those sunglasses for an umbrella in your bag just in case. And hold onto your hats because the southwest wind is planning to kick it up a notch, blowing at 11 to 16 mph with gusts as high as 33 mph. Hang onto your hats, folks! 🧢💨

Looks like we might be in for some wet weather, with a chance of precipitation pegged at 100%. So, if you're planning an outdoor adventure, you might want to keep those plans flexible. 🌳🌧️

And keep an eye out for those rainfall amounts—they could range between a half and three quarters of an inch. Looks like our gardens will be getting a nice drink! 🌧️💧

Remember, folks, Bloomington weather can be as unpredictable as a squirrel crossing Kirkwood Avenue. So, stay safe, stay dry, and enjoy the cozy moments this weather brings. Until next time, stay warm and dry, my friends! 🌈☔️

Last updated: March 10, 2026 4:30 pm

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