Hastings starts the week with raincoat weather: cloudy skies, a high near 49°F and rain becoming more likely as Monday goes on. A warm layer and waterproof shoes fit the forecast for downtown errands and trips to school or work.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 49°F Monday; around 45°F Monday night.
Rain: 90% chance during the day and again overnight.
Wind: Northeast 5–10 mph; east 10–15 mph Monday night.
Alerts: No active NWS alerts at the Hastings point when checked October 25 at 7:43 p.m. CT.
Monday morning starts in the mid-40s, with a chance of light rain. The hourly forecast shows rain becoming more likely through the morning, so an early outing is not a guaranteed dry window.
By afternoon, temperatures remain in the upper 40s under cloudy skies. Rain chances stay elevated and increase toward late afternoon; the NWS forecasts roughly one-tenth to one-quarter inch during the daytime period.
Clouds and rain remain in the forecast Monday evening and overnight, with a low around 45°F. The east wind increases to 10–15 mph, and another quarter to half an inch of rain is possible overnight.
What to wear or plan
A rain jacket over a warm layer for the cool, damp day.
Water-resistant shoes for sidewalks, parking lots and errands.
An indoor backup for outdoor plans, especially later in the day.
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did the Hastings umbrella ask for a raise? It’s covering both the day shift and the night shift.
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1991 — Kirby Puckett gives Minnesota another game
On October 26, 1991, Kirby Puckett’s home run in the 11th inning won Game 6 of the World Series and kept the Minnesota Twins’ championship hopes alive. Earlier at the Metrodome, his leaping catch had denied Atlanta’s Ron Gant an extra-base hit. Minnesota had its chance to settle the series in Game 7.
Source: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum — Puckett’s historic Game 6
1825 — The Erie Canal opens a new route
The Erie Canal officially opened on October 26, 1825, with Governor DeWitt Clinton joining the celebration aboard the Seneca Chief. The 363-mile waterway linked Lake Erie and the Hudson River, providing a major route for farm products, timber and other cargo. It helped reshape American trade and strengthen New York City’s importance as a port.
Source: Library of Congress — Opening of the Erie Canal
1958 — The Boeing 707 enters passenger service
On October 26, 1958, Pan Am launched the Boeing 707’s commercial service with a flight from New York’s Idlewild Airport to Paris. The jet’s success helped spur changes in airport terminals, runways, baggage handling and reservation systems. Beyond the excitement of a new airplane, it marked a major shift in how people traveled across oceans.
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings period forecast — Accessed October 25, 2026, at 7:43 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings hourly forecast — Accessed October 25, 2026, at 7:43 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Active alerts for Hastings — Accessed October 25, 2026, at 7:43 p.m. CT.
History sources
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum — Puckett’s historic Game 6 — Accessed October 25, 2026, at 7:43 p.m. CT.
Library of Congress — Opening of the Erie Canal — Accessed October 25, 2026, at 7:43 p.m. CT.
Pan Am Museum Foundation — Welcome to the Jet Age — Accessed October 25, 2026, at 7:43 p.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Leave a little extra time for Monday’s rainy trips around Hastings.
