Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
An original HastingsNow.com photo of the Hastings Bridge anchors this AI-assisted illustration of three October 19th moments. The historical scenes are artistic interpretations.
Hastings gets a gentle start to the workweek: mostly sunny skies, a high near 63°F and a light afternoon breeze. It looks like a promising day for downtown errands or a Mississippi River walk, with a warmer layer useful early and late.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Monday-night low: Near 63°F / around 42°F.
Rain: No rain is forecast during the day.
Wind: Calm early, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Morning begins in the low to mid-40s, with calm or nearly calm air. A jacket or sweatshirt should feel useful for the school run, first dog walk or early shift.
Temperatures climb through the 50s toward midday, then reach the low 60s during the afternoon. That makes the later part of the day a promising window for outdoor chores or a longer walk near Levee Park.
Monday night brings mostly clear skies and a low around 42°F. An east wind around 5 mph becomes calm, and an extra layer will be useful for anyone whose afternoon outing stretches into the evening.
The regional NWS hazardous weather outlook issued Sunday afternoon says no hazardous weather is expected for Monday.
What to wear or plan
A removable jacket or sweatshirt offers flexibility between the cool morning and milder afternoon.
Sunglasses should earn their place beside the car keys.
Afternoon favors longer outdoor tasks; evening plans call for a warmer layer.
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did the Hastings rake sigh at Monday’s light breeze? It had been hoping the wind would cover its shift.
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1991 — The Twins open the World Series with a win
On October 19, 1991, the Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 5–2 at the Metrodome to open the World Series. Greg Gagne supplied a three-run homer, Kent Hrbek added a solo shot, and Jack Morris pitched seven innings before the bullpen finished a memorable night for Minnesota baseball.
Source: Baseball Almanac — 1991 World Series Game 1 Box Score
1789 — America’s first chief justice takes his oath
On October 19, 1789, John Jay took the oath as the first chief justice of the United States. The new Supreme Court began with six members: one chief justice and five associate justices. Its first gathering was still ahead, in New York in February 1790, as the young republic continued building its national institutions.
Source: U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee — The History of the Supreme Court of the United States
1943 — A discovery brings new hope against tuberculosis
On October 19, 1943, graduate student Albert Schatz discovered streptomycin in Selman Waksman’s Rutgers laboratory. Elizabeth Bugie also contributed to the work, which would lead to a breakthrough treatment for tuberculosis. The discovery has a Minnesota connection: researchers at Mayo Clinic in Rochester later helped conduct animal and human trials.
Source: Rutgers University — Famous Author Visits Rutgers, Marks 70th Anniversary of Streptomycin Discovery
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings forecast — Accessed October 18, 2026, at 5:54 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings hourly forecast table — Accessed October 18, 2026, at 5:54 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Twin Cities hazardous weather outlook — Accessed October 18, 2026, at 5:50 p.m. CT.
History sources
Baseball Almanac — 1991 World Series Game 1 Box Score — Accessed October 18, 2026, at 5:53 p.m. CT.
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee — The History of the Supreme Court of the United States — Accessed October 18, 2026, at 5:51 p.m. CT.
Rutgers University — Famous Author Visits Rutgers, Marks 70th Anniversary of Streptomycin Discovery — Accessed October 18, 2026, at 5:50 p.m. CT.
Rutgers University — Streptomycin & the Legacy of Dr. Selman Waksman — Accessed October 18, 2026, at 5:52 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 today.
