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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 80 degrees, low of 63 degrees. Well, good morning, Bloomington! Hope you’re all set for a cozy day ahead. 🌥️ It looks like we’re in for a mix of clouds and maybe a little sun peeking through, with a high near 80. Not too shabby, right? Our friendly south southwest wind is going to start off light, around 7 to 12 mph, but it might just pick up a bit in the afternoon, reaching 13 to 18 mph. Hold onto your hats, folks – gusts could dance up to about 44 mph. 💨 Now, as we head into the day, it seems those clouds might bring some company along – showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially before 11 pm. So, if you’re planning an evening stroll or a visit to Landlocked Music & Tracks Music (Bloomington’s premiere record stores since 1988 🎶💿), you might want to tuck an umbrella under your arm just in case. After 2 am, we could still have some showers and possibly a rumble of thunder here and there, keeping the night cozy with a low around 63. That gentle south southwest wind will continue its friendly chat at 13 to 16 mph, gusting up to 34 mph. Looking ahead to tomorrow, it’s shaping up to be another day of showers, possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 79. The winds will keep things moving at 8 to 11 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Mother Bear’s Pizza (campus-favorite deep-dish 🍕) might just be the perfect spot to cozy up and enjoy a slice while the rain taps out its rhythm on the windows. As we wrap up our chat, remember, Bloomington – it’s all about finding those little moments of sunshine, whether they’re in the sky or in the smiles of those around you. So, stay safe, stay warm, and keep an eye out for those unexpected raindrops. Here’s to a day full of cozy corners and warm cups of coffee from Hopscotch Coffee (great for working or meeting friends 💻☕). Take care out there, neighbors! 🌦️

High: 80°F | Low: 63°F

Well, good morning, Bloomington! Hope you're all set for a cozy day ahead. 🌥️ It looks like we're in for a mix of clouds and maybe a little sun peeking through, with a high near 80. Not too shabby, right? Our friendly south southwest wind is going to start off light, around 7 to 12 mph, but it might just pick up a bit in the afternoon, reaching 13 to 18 mph. Hold onto your hats, folks – gusts could dance up to about 44 mph. 💨

Now, as we head into the day, it seems those clouds might bring some company along – showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially before 11 pm. So, if you're planning an evening stroll or a visit to Landlocked Music & Tracks Music (Bloomington's premiere record stores since 1988 🎶💿), you might want to tuck an umbrella under your arm just in case. After 2 am, we could still have some showers and possibly a rumble of thunder here and there, keeping the night cozy with a low around 63. That gentle south southwest wind will continue its friendly chat at 13 to 16 mph, gusting up to 34 mph.

Looking ahead to tomorrow, it's shaping up to be another day of showers, possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 79. The winds will keep things moving at 8 to 11 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Mother Bear's Pizza (campus-favorite deep-dish 🍕) might just be the perfect spot to cozy up and enjoy a slice while the rain taps out its rhythm on the windows.

As we wrap up our chat, remember, Bloomington – it's all about finding those little moments of sunshine, whether they're in the sky or in the smiles of those around you. So, stay safe, stay warm, and keep an eye out for those unexpected raindrops. Here's to a day full of cozy corners and warm cups of coffee from Hopscotch Coffee (great for working or meeting friends 💻☕). Take care out there, neighbors! 🌦️

Last updated: April 2, 2026 5:00 am

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