An original HastingsNow.com photo of the Hastings Bridge anchors this AI-assisted illustration of three November 13th moments. The historical scenes are artistic interpretations.
Hastings gets a bright, cold Friday, with sunshine over the Mississippi and a high near 40°F. The first trip out the door will feel more like winter, with temperatures in the 20s early and a low around 21°F Friday night.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High and low: Near 40°F Friday and around 21°F Friday night.
Sky: Sunny during the day and mostly clear overnight.
Precipitation: 0% chance during the day and overnight.
Wind: Light north wind at 0–5 mph during the day, then calm overnight.
Morning. The early hours start in the low to mid-20s. Temperatures climb toward freezing by midmorning and reach the mid-30s by late morning, so school drop-off and a lunchtime errand will call for different layers.
Afternoon. The warmest stretch looks to be early to midafternoon, when Hastings gets close to 40°F. Sunshine and a light breeze make that a good window for a walk along the river or a few stops downtown. Temperatures ease back into the upper 30s late in the day.
Evening and overnight. Skies stay mostly clear, winds go calm and temperatures fall toward 21°F overnight. A warmer coat will come in handy for an evening dog walk or the walk back to the car after dinner.
What to wear or plan
A warm coat and gloves for the early commute or bus stop.
Sunglasses and a lighter layer under the coat for afternoon errands.
An extra layer for Friday night plans that include time outdoors.
Weather Joke of the Day
What did I pack for a sunny 40-degree walk at Levee Park? Sunglasses for my face and a winter coat for the rest of the committee.
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1833 — The man behind Loring Park is born
Charles Morgridge Loring was born in Portland, Maine, on November 13, 1833, and moved to Minneapolis in 1860. As the city’s first park board president, he helped secure shoreline at Lake Harriet and Lake of the Isles and land along Minnehaha Creek for public use. Minneapolis renamed Central Park in his honor in 1890.
Source: MNopedia — Loring, Charles Morgridge (1833–1922)
1956 — A Supreme Court ruling clears the way for integrated buses
On November 13, 1956, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that found Montgomery’s bus segregation laws unconstitutional. The case, Browder v. Gayle, was brought on behalf of four Black women who had been mistreated on city buses. The Montgomery Bus Boycott continued until December, when the order to integrate the buses reached the city.
Source: Stanford’s King Institute — Browder v. Gayle, 352 U.S. 903
1940 — Fantasia brings the orchestra to the movie theater
Disney’s Fantasia premiered at New York’s Broadway Theatre on November 13, 1940, pairing animation with music performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski. Its eight sequences included The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and music from The Nutcracker. The film used an early stereo sound system called Fantasound, which required theaters to install special equipment.
Source: D23 — Fantasia (film)
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings period forecast — Accessed November 12, 2026, at 4:52 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings hourly forecast — Accessed November 12, 2026, at 4:52 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Active alerts for the Hastings forecast point — Accessed November 12, 2026, at 4:52 p.m. CT.
History sources
MNopedia — Loring, Charles Morgridge (1833–1922) — Accessed November 12, 2026, at 4:53 p.m. CT.
Stanford’s King Institute — Browder v. Gayle, 352 U.S. 903 — Accessed November 12, 2026, at 4:53 p.m. CT.
D23 — Fantasia (film) — Accessed November 12, 2026, at 4:53 p.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Make time for a short walk at Levee Park during Friday’s warmer afternoon stretch.
