Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Monday gives Hastings a cool start before rain moves into the day’s plans. With a high near 64°F, afternoon thunderstorms and gusts up to 30 mph, a rain jacket earns its place beside the school backpack or work bag.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / low: Near 64°F Monday; around 57°F Monday night.
Rain: 100% daytime precipitation chance, with showers developing late morning and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Wind: Southeast at 5–20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph.
Alerts: No active NWS alerts for Hastings when checked Sunday, September 13, at 6:42 p.m. CT.
The morning begins on the chilly side, with hourly temperatures in the mid-40s around daybreak. Early sunshine gives way to increasing clouds, and shower chances rise later in the morning. The early part of the day looks more promising for a short river walk, though the forecast does not promise a dry lunch hour.
By afternoon, showers and thunderstorms become the main concern for outdoor plans. The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures easing toward 58°F after the day’s high, so the warmest part of Monday may arrive before the afternoon is over. Southeast winds strengthen, adding a brisk edge to errands and school pickup.
Monday evening stays unsettled. The forecast places most nighttime showers and thunderstorms before midnight, with a smaller chance lingering shortly afterward; the overnight precipitation chance is 80%. Mostly cloudy skies accompany a low around 57°F. The thunderstorm forecast describes expected conditions; any official watch or warning would be a separate NWS alert.
What to wear or plan
A light insulating layer beneath a hooded rain jacket suits the cool morning and damp afternoon.
Water-resistant shoes are useful for school pickup, parking lots and downtown errands.
Indoor backup plans make sense for afternoon activities, especially if thunder develops.
Weather + On This Date infographic by HastingsNow.com
Weather Joke of the Day
Why is my umbrella skipping the walk through Levee Park? It heard there might be openings in the kite department.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1939 — A Small Lift Toward a New Way to Fly
On September 14, 1939, Igor Sikorsky’s VS-300 helicopter made its first tethered flight, remaining attached to the ground during the test. Its first untethered flight followed in May 1940. Continued development helped establish the familiar main-rotor-and-tail-rotor arrangement and laid groundwork for the R-4 production helicopter—a small beginning with a considerable future.
Source: Igor I Sikorsky Historical Archives — VS-300: The First Practical Helicopter
1901 — A New President Takes Office in a Friend’s Home
On September 14, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated as the 26th president of the United States following President William McKinley’s assassination. The ceremony took place at the Buffalo home of his friend Ansley Wilcox. That house is now preserved as a National Park Service historic site, marking a consequential presidential transition in a surprisingly personal setting.
Source: National Park Service — Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site: Frequently Asked Questions
1985 — Four Housemates Become Television Friends
On September 14, 1985, The Golden Girls premiered on NBC, introducing viewers to four older women sharing a home in Miami. Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty played housemates whose friendship included both wholehearted support and occasional exasperation. The cast and crew went on to win 11 Emmy Awards between 1986 and 1992.
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings Point Forecast — Accessed September 13, 2026, at 6:43 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings Hourly Forecast — Accessed September 13, 2026, at 6:39 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Active Alerts for Hastings — Accessed September 13, 2026, at 6:42 p.m. CT.
History sources
Igor I Sikorsky Historical Archives — VS-300: The First Practical Helicopter — Accessed September 13, 2026, at 6:43 p.m. CT.
National Park Service — Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site: Frequently Asked Questions — Accessed September 13, 2026, at 6:41 p.m. CT.
Disney D23 — Golden Girls, The (television) — Accessed September 13, 2026, at 6:41 p.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Check the radar before heading out for afternoon or evening plans in Hastings.
