Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
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Labor Day gives Hastings a partly sunny stretch for river walks and backyard get-togethers, with a high near 79°F. The wetter part of the forecast waits until after midnight Monday night, when showers and thunderstorms are expected.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 79°F Monday; around 63°F Monday night.
Rain timing: Very low daytime rain chances; a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday night, mainly after midnight.
Wind: South-southeast at 5–15 mph during the day, continuing at 10–15 mph overnight.
Alerts: No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories for Hastings when checked Sunday evening.
Monday morning starts in the upper 60s, with partly sunny skies and a lighter breeze early. Temperatures climb into the 70s through the morning, making an earlier walk downtown a comfortable way to ease into the holiday.
The afternoon brings the warmest weather, topping out near 79°F. A south-southeast breeze becomes more noticeable, and the forecast leaves plenty of room for outdoor plans without promising completely cloud-free skies. A picnic at Levee Park may call for something to keep the napkins from exploring the riverfront on their own.
Monday night turns mostly cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms forecast after midnight—early Tuesday morning. The overnight low is around 63°F, with temperatures then rising toward 66°F. The NWS forecasts a 90% precipitation chance and possible rainfall of one-half to three-quarters of an inch; that is an overnight forecast, not a prediction of a rainy Labor Day afternoon.
What to wear or plan
Lightweight clothes suit the afternoon; a light layer may feel good for an early walk.
Sunscreen remains useful with sunshine breaking through the clouds.
Covered storage for cushions and outdoor gear will help with the expected overnight rain.
Weather companion by HastingsNow.com
Weather Joke of the Day
I took a paper plate to a breezy picnic at Levee Park. Apparently, it had booked a Mississippi River cruise.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1876 — Northfield Neighbors Stand Their Ground
On September 7, 1876, the James–Younger gang tried to rob Northfield’s First National Bank, but townspeople resisted and the robbery failed. Acting cashier Joseph Lee Heywood was killed, and resident Nicolaus Gustafson later died from his injuries. On this 150th anniversary, the story centers on the courage and losses of ordinary Minnesotans protecting their community.
Source: Northfield History Center — 1876 Bank Raid
1822 — Brazil Marks Its Independence
September 7 marks Brazil’s declaration of independence from Portugal in 1822, following more than three centuries of Portuguese rule. Independence did not immediately bring a republic: Brazil continued under a monarchy until 1889. The anniversary offers a glimpse of a different route to nationhood elsewhere in the Americas.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — Brazil Independence Day (1822)
1927 — Television Starts With a Simple Line
On September 7, 1927, Philo Farnsworth successfully transmitted the image of a straight line from a glass slide to a receiver in another room of his San Francisco laboratory. His electronic television experiment delivered a small picture with enormous possibilities. Long before favorite shows and living-room remotes, a single line was enough to make this a remarkable day.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — Philo Farnsworth and the Invention of Television
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings point information — Accessed September 6, 2026, at 7:59 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings period forecast — Accessed September 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings hourly forecast — Accessed September 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Active alerts for Hastings — Accessed September 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. CT.
History sources
Northfield History Center — 1876 Bank Raid — Accessed September 6, 2026, at 7:59 p.m. CT.
U.S. Census Bureau — Brazil Independence Day (1822) — Accessed September 6, 2026, at 7:59 p.m. CT.
U.S. Census Bureau — Philo Farnsworth and the Invention of Television — Accessed September 6, 2026, at 8:02 p.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Before turning in Monday night, check the latest forecast for overnight storms.
