Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
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Monday starts with a little fog around Hastings before settling into a warm, fairly gentle August day. Once the morning haze lifts, partly sunny skies and light wind should make the afternoon the most comfortable stretch for errands, patios or some time near the river.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 84°F Monday and around 64°F Monday night
Fog: Patchy fog before about 9 a.m.
Wind: Calm early, becoming east-northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon
Precipitation: 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 a.m. Tuesday
Monday morning may start a little murky, with patchy fog forecast before about 9 a.m. Drivers heading to work, school activities or early errands should allow for locally reduced visibility before conditions improve.
The rest of the day looks pleasantly uncomplicated. Skies should be partly sunny, temperatures climb to around 84°F, and an east-northeast breeze develops at only about 5 mph during the afternoon. That should leave Downtown Hastings, Levee Park and the riverfront feeling warm without much wind to contend with.
Monday evening stays quiet and becomes mostly cloudy as temperatures fall toward the mid-60s. The first precipitation chance does not arrive until after about 3 a.m. Tuesday, when the National Weather Service gives Hastings a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
What to wear or plan
Give yourself a little extra visibility margin if driving through early fog.
Light summer clothing should work well once temperatures climb.
Afternoon outdoor plans look more favorable than the early morning.
If you will be out very late, remember that a small shower or storm chance develops toward daybreak Tuesday.
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did the Hastings bridge hit snooze Monday morning? It wanted to stay under the fog blanket until 9 — then show up for an 84-degree afternoon.
AI infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1934 — A New Voice Begins in the Twin Cities
On August 10, 1934, publisher Cecil Newman launched the Minneapolis Spokesman and St. Paul Recorder as separate weekly newspapers serving the Twin Cities’ Black community. The papers reported neighborhood life while also challenging discrimination and inequality; decades later, they were combined into the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, continuing a remarkable Minnesota journalism legacy.
Source: Minnesota Historical Society — Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
1821 — Missouri Becomes the 24th State
On August 10, 1821, Missouri entered the Union as the nation’s 24th state. Its admission followed the Missouri Compromise, an important and ultimately temporary attempt to manage the growing national conflict over slavery by admitting Missouri as a slave state while Maine entered as a free state.
Source: Library of Congress — Today in History: August 10
1846 — The Smithsonian Institution Is Established
On August 10, 1846, legislation establishing the Smithsonian Institution became law under President James K. Polk. The institution grew from an unusual bequest by British scientist James Smithson and was created to advance the “increase and diffusion of knowledge,” eventually becoming one of the world’s best-known networks of museums, research centers and educational collections.
Source: Smithsonian Institution Archives — An Act to Establish the Smithsonian Institution, 1846
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — 7-Day Forecast for Hastings, Minnesota — Accessed August 9, 2026, at 8:06 p.m. CT.
History sources
Minnesota Historical Society — Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder — Accessed August 9, 2026, at 8:06 p.m. CT.
Library of Congress — Today in History: August 10 — Accessed August 9, 2026, at 8:06 p.m. CT.
Smithsonian Institution Archives — An Act to Establish the Smithsonian Institution, 1846 — Accessed August 9, 2026, at 8:06 p.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Make a little time to enjoy Hastings outdoors Monday afternoon once the morning fog has cleared.
