Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
An original HastingsNow.com photo of the Hastings Bridge anchors this AI-assisted illustration of three September 28 moments: the road to Yorktown (1781), the Millers’ final game at Nicollet Park (1955), and the Murchison meteorite (1969). The historical scenes are artistic interpretations.
Hastings has a mild, mostly cloudy Monday ahead. A little early fog may greet the morning commute, but the afternoon looks comfortable for getting around town.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 73°F Monday; around 59°F Monday night.
Morning: Patchy fog before about 7 a.m.
Wind: Southeast at 0–5 mph during the day.
Alerts: No active National Weather Service watches, warnings or advisories for the Hastings point at Sunday’s 5:12 p.m. CT check.
Patchy fog is forecast around daybreak, followed by mostly cloudy skies. If your morning takes you across town or toward the Hastings bridge, allow a moment for visibility to improve where fog develops.
Temperatures should rise through the 60s and reach about 73°F in the afternoon. The National Weather Service gives Monday a very low chance of precipitation, and its hourly forecast allows for a little partial sunshine at times later in the day. It looks like a comfortable day for errands or a walk near Levee Park, even if the clouds stick around.
Monday evening remains mostly cloudy. The low near 59°F belongs to Monday night into Tuesday morning, with a light south-southeast breeze.
What to wear or plan
Take care on an early drive if patchy fog develops.
A light layer should work for the cooler morning.
Comfortable walking weather is likely by afternoon.
Bring that layer back for plans after sunset.
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did Monday’s clouds bring a meeting agenda to Levee Park? They needed to schedule the sun’s two-minute speaking slot.
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1781 — The Road to Yorktown’s Surrender
On September 28, 1781, American and French forces marched from Williamsburg to Yorktown, Virginia, and began surrounding the British defenses. With a French fleet blocking the nearby Chesapeake Bay, the allies had set the stage for a decisive siege. The British surrender came weeks later, on October 19; this date marks the beginning of that final campaign.
Source: National Park Service — Chronology of the Siege of Yorktown
1955 — One Last Game at Nicollet Park
On September 28, 1955, the Minneapolis Millers beat the Rochester Red Wings 9–4 to win the Junior World Series. Nearly 10,000 fans filled Nicollet Park for a remarkable double ending: a championship game and the final game ever played at the Minneapolis ballpark. After roughly six decades of baseball there, the Millers gave the old park a winning sendoff.
1969 — A Space Rock Falls in Australia
On September 28, 1969, a meteorite broke apart over Murchison, Australia, scattering fragments across the countryside. Witnesses saw it fall, and scientists recovered pieces soon afterward, making it an especially valuable sample. Researchers later found organic molecules, including amino acids, in the rock—clues to how some of life’s chemical building blocks can form beyond Earth.
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings period forecast — Accessed September 27, 2026, at 5:10 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings hourly forecast — Accessed September 27, 2026, at 5:10 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Active alerts for the Hastings point — Accessed September 27, 2026, at 5:12 p.m. CT.
History sources
National Park Service — Chronology of the Siege of Yorktown — Accessed September 27, 2026, at 5:11 p.m. CT.
Society for American Baseball Research — Minneapolis Millers Win First Junior World Series in Final Game at Nicollet Park — Accessed September 27, 2026, at 5:11 p.m. CT.
Museums Victoria — The Murchison Meteorite — Accessed September 27, 2026, at 5:12 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.
