Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
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Monday brings the kind of Hastings sunshine that looks inviting through the window and feels much more serious once you step outside. Plan errands, river walks, and outdoor work around the heat—not the other way around.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 93°F / around 70°F
Precipitation: No rain is included in the NWS Monday or Monday-night forecast
Wind: West-southwest 5–10 mph; southwest tonight
Feels like: Heat index values may reach about 98°F
Alert: Extreme Heat Warning through 9 p.m. Thursday, July 16
Hastings should stay sunny and hot through Monday, with temperatures climbing quickly toward the low 90s and the heat index nearing the upper 90s. A light west-southwest breeze will offer only limited relief. Monday evening stays clear, with a low around 70°F and a southwest wind of 5–10 mph.
What to wear and plan
Choose light, breathable clothing, sunscreen, and a hat.
Carry water and move strenuous outdoor plans to the morning or evening.
Take cooling breaks, check on neighbors, and never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle.
Weather Joke of the Day
It’ll be so hot downtown this afternoon, even the red patio umbrellas may ask for a table inside.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1787 — The Confederation Congress adopted the Northwest Ordinance. It created a governing framework for the Northwest Territory and a process for admitting future states. One detail feels especially fitting in Hastings: the ordinance described navigable waters leading to the Mississippi as common highways.
1960 — John F. Kennedy secured the Democratic nomination for president. Kennedy won the nomination at the party’s convention in Los Angeles with 806 delegate votes. Two days later, he would accept the nomination with his well-known “New Frontier” speech.
1930 — The first FIFA World Cup began in Uruguay. In the opening match on July 13, France defeated Mexico 4–1, and Lucien Laurent scored the first goal in World Cup history. That is a fun anniversary for local players and families following the world’s game.
How we know
National Weather Service — “7-Day Forecast 44.74N 92.86W”, accessed July 13, 2026 at 3:55 a.m. CDT.
National Weather Service — “Watches, Warnings & Advisories for Hastings, MN”, accessed July 13, 2026 at 3:55 a.m. CDT.
National Archives — “Northwest Ordinance (1787)”, accessed July 13, 2026 at 3:55 a.m. CDT.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum — “50 Years Ago — Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts Wins Presidential Nomination at Democratic National Convention”, accessed July 13, 2026 at 3:55 a.m. CDT.
FIFA — “42 days to go: Uruguay the first champions”, accessed July 13, 2026 at 3:55 a.m. CDT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Come back to HastingsNow.com tomorrow for the next Weather + On This Date.
