Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, April 27th
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A rainy Monday is settling over Hastings, so the Mississippi River, downtown sidewalks, and Levee Park paths may all have that fresh-spring-rinse look today. It is a good day for a rain jacket, patient driving, and maybe one extra cup of coffee before crossing the bridge.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 64; Monday night low around 40
Precipitation:90% chance today; showers and thunderstorms before 3 p.m., showers likely 3–5 p.m., then a chance of showers and storms after 5 p.m.
Wind: East-southeast wind 10 to 15 mph today; northwest wind 10 to 15 mph tonight, with gusts up to 30 mph
Rainfall: New rainfall amounts between ½ and ¾ inch possible
Alerts / hazards:(not provided)
Today looks wet from the start, with showers and thunderstorms likely carrying through much of the day. By late afternoon, the rain chance eases a bit, but it does not fully leave the forecast right away. Tonight stays mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and storms before midnight, then a small shower chance through about 1 a.m. The wind also flips around to the northwest tonight, so it may feel cooler and brisker by evening.
What to wear / what to plan
Bring a rain jacket or umbrella, especially for school drop-off, errands, or downtown stops.
Waterproof shoes are a good idea if you are walking near Levee Park or along the riverfront.
Keep outdoor plans flexible until late afternoon.
Secure light patio items tonight before the gustier northwest wind arrives.
Weather Joke of the Day
Today’s rain is giving the Hastings Bridge a spring cleaning, and tonight’s northwest wind volunteered to handle the towel-dry.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1895 — Hastings commemorated the opening of the new “High Wagon Bridge” across the Mississippi River. A historical marker says about 8,000 people marked the April 27 occasion; the bridge later became famous as the Hastings Spiral Bridge, built to bring traffic right toward downtown near Sibley Street.
1822 — Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio. Grant rose from a quiet West Point graduate to commanding general of the Union Army, then became the 18th president of the United States.
1932 — Casey Kasem was born in Detroit. The longtime radio voice behind American Top 40 also became familiar to generations of kids as the voice of Shaggy on Scooby-Doo — proof that a good voice can travel a very long way.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Point Forecast: Hastings MN” — forecast page for Hastings, Minnesota; forecast text supplied in the editor brief, updated 5:15 a.m. CT; accessed April 27, 2026, 5:18 a.m. CT.
Historical Marker Database — “Hastings Spiral Bridge Historical Marker” — accessed April 27, 2026, 5:18 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - April 27” — accessed April 27, 2026, 5:18 a.m. CT.
Detroit Historical Society — “Kasem, Casey” — accessed April 27, 2026, 5:18 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, so readers should check official National Weather Service alerts before travel, outdoor work, or riverfront plans.
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