Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, April 24th
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A crisp, sunny Friday is on deck for Hastings, with just enough northwest breeze to keep the Mississippi looking lively. It’s a good day for a Levee Park walk, a downtown errand, or simply saying, “Okay, spring, we see you.”
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 63°; Friday night low around 42°
Precipitation: No precipitation listed for Friday daytime; before sunrise, there was a 20% chance of showers
Wind: Northwest wind around 10 mph today; northwest around 5 mph tonight, becoming calm
Feels like note: Early current conditions showed 48° with a 43° wind chill at 4:15 a.m. CDT
Hazards/alerts:(not provided)
Today starts on the cool side, but Friday should turn bright and pleasant, with sunshine and a high near 63. The northwest breeze will be noticeable, not wild — more “zip your jacket for the bridge walk” than “cancel your plans.” By Friday night, clouds increase and temperatures settle into the lower 40s. Forecast details are from the National Weather Service forecast text provided for Hastings, updated 4:32 a.m. CT.
What to wear / what to plan
A light jacket or hoodie for the morning.
Sunglasses for midday and afternoon.
Good walking weather for downtown, the riverfront, or the trail.
Maybe keep the patio plans flexible after sunset — 42° still has opinions.
Weather Joke of the Day
With sunshine near 63 and a northwest breeze, Levee Park is perfect today — as long as your hat has a good relationship with the wind.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1800 — The Library of Congress began. On April 24, 1800, President John Adams approved money for books needed by Congress. The first collection included 740 volumes and three maps, and the Library later grew into the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution.
1926 — The Tilt-A-Whirl began its spin in Minnesota history. Faribault inventor Herbert W. Sellner filed a patent application on April 24, 1926, for an “Amusement Device” that became the Tilt-A-Whirl. MNopedia says the ride became the most popular product made by Faribault-based Sellner Manufacturing.
1990 — The Hubble Space Telescope launched. NASA says Hubble launched aboard Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-31 on April 24, 1990, beginning one of the most famous science missions in modern history.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Extended Forecast for Hastings MN” — Forecast URL provided by editor; forecast updated 4:32 a.m. CT and current conditions screenshot last updated 4:15 a.m. CDT; accessed April 24, 2026, morning CT.
Minnesota Historical Society / MNopedia — “Sellner Manufacturing Company” — accessed April 24, 2026, morning CT.
https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/group/sellner-manufacturing-company
Library of Congress — “Today in History - April 24” — accessed April 24, 2026, morning CT.
NASA — “Hubble Space Telescope Reaches Orbit” — accessed April 24, 2026, morning CT.
Weather can change quickly, so readers should check official alerts before travel, riverfront plans, or outdoor events.
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