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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 71 degrees, low of 60 degrees. Looks like Mother Nature is serving up a mixed bag of weather for us today, Bloomington pals! 🌦️ Cloudy skies are hanging around this morning, keeping things cozy with a low near 60. A gentle southwest wind is blowing through at around 8 mph, occasionally showing off with gusts up to 18 mph. But hold onto your hats, because as the day unfolds, those clouds might just part and let a little sunshine peek through! ☀️ By afternoon, we could see the skies opening up to reveal mostly sunny conditions, with temperatures climbing up to a high near 71. A west wind will be joining the party, swirling in at about 9 mph to keep things feeling fresh. Now, here’s where it gets interesting—later tonight, we might see some scattered showers and even a rumble or two of thunder, setting the stage for a cozy evening indoors. 🌧️ If you’re planning on a late-night stroll or serenading the frogs at Beanblossom Bottoms, be ready for showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm after 1 am. The low will dip down to around 55, with a calm wind initially that will shift to the east-northeast at about 5 mph after midnight. And hey, don’t forget your trusty umbrella before heading out tomorrow morning! 🌂 There’s a 100% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts likely to be between a quarter and half of an inch. So, make sure to plan accordingly and maybe cozy up with some takeout from Siam House or a warm meal from Samira Restaurant & Turkuaz Café to keep the chill away. Stay dry and snug, my friends! 🍜🍽️🌧️

High: 71°F | Low: 60°F

Looks like Mother Nature is serving up a mixed bag of weather for us today, Bloomington pals! 🌦️ Cloudy skies are hanging around this morning, keeping things cozy with a low near 60. A gentle southwest wind is blowing through at around 8 mph, occasionally showing off with gusts up to 18 mph.

But hold onto your hats, because as the day unfolds, those clouds might just part and let a little sunshine peek through! ☀️ By afternoon, we could see the skies opening up to reveal mostly sunny conditions, with temperatures climbing up to a high near 71. A west wind will be joining the party, swirling in at about 9 mph to keep things feeling fresh.

Now, here's where it gets interesting—later tonight, we might see some scattered showers and even a rumble or two of thunder, setting the stage for a cozy evening indoors. 🌧️ If you're planning on a late-night stroll or serenading the frogs at Beanblossom Bottoms, be ready for showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm after 1 am. The low will dip down to around 55, with a calm wind initially that will shift to the east-northeast at about 5 mph after midnight.

And hey, don't forget your trusty umbrella before heading out tomorrow morning! 🌂 There's a 100% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts likely to be between a quarter and half of an inch. So, make sure to plan accordingly and maybe cozy up with some takeout from Siam House or a warm meal from Samira Restaurant & Turkuaz Café to keep the chill away. Stay dry and snug, my friends! 🍜🍽️🌧️

Last updated: April 28, 2026 5:00 am

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