Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
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Friday looks warm, bright and breezy in Hastings. Outdoor plans should have plenty of sunshine, but the south wind may make itself known before a small overnight storm chance arrives.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High near 84°F; Friday-night low near 62°F
Mostly sunny during the day
South wind 5–20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms late Friday night
No active National Weather Service alerts when checked
The morning begins mostly sunny, with temperatures climbing through the 60s and into the 70s. South winds should strengthen as the morning continues.
Friday afternoon looks sunny and warm, reaching a high near 84°F. Winds may reach around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph, so lightweight outdoor items may need to be secured.
Friday evening should begin partly cloudy and mild. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms develops between approximately 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. The overnight low should be near 62°F, with south-southwest wind gusts as high as 30 mph.
What to wear or plan
Choose comfortable warm-weather clothing for the afternoon.
Secure patio decorations, signs and other lightweight outdoor items.
Bring a light layer if you will be out late.
Check radar before late-night travel or outdoor plans.
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
Weather Joke of the Day
Why is the Hastings bridge skipping hair spray Friday? With gusts up to 35 mph, the wind has already chosen everyone’s hairstyle.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1903 — Auto Racing Begins at the Milwaukee Mile
On September 11, 1903, the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis hosted its first automobile race on what was then a dirt track. The Upper Midwest landmark grew into what Wisconsin State Fair Park describes as the world’s oldest operating motor speedway, with a racing history interrupted only during America’s involvement in World War II.
Source: Wisconsin State Fair Park — Milwaukee Mile
2001 — A Day Remembered Across America
On September 11, 2001, four hijacked airplanes were used in terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center and Pentagon, while Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers and crew resisted the hijackers. Each year, victims’ families gather at the National September 11 Memorial to read the names of those lost and observe moments of silence.
Source: National September 11 Memorial & Museum — September 11, 2001 Commemoration
1985 — A Spacecraft Visits a Comet for the First Time
On September 11, 1985, NASA’s International Cometary Explorer flew within 4,885 miles of Comet Giacobini-Zinner’s nucleus. Originally built to study the interaction between Earth and the Sun, the repurposed spacecraft became the first to fly past a comet and returned valuable information about the comet’s tail.
Source: NASA Science — ISEE-3/ICE
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings Point Information — Accessed September 10, 2026, at 6:26 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings Seven-Day Forecast — Accessed September 10, 2026, at 6:26 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings Hourly Forecast — Accessed September 10, 2026, at 6:26 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Active Hastings Alerts — Accessed September 10, 2026, at 6:26 p.m. CT.
History sources
Wisconsin State Fair Park — Milwaukee Mile — Accessed September 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. CT.
National September 11 Memorial & Museum — September 11, 2001 Commemoration — Accessed September 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. CT.
NASA Science — ISEE-3/ICE — Accessed September 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Enjoy some Hastings sunshine Friday, but secure anything outdoors that might take an unscheduled trip in the wind.
