Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
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Saturday is shaping up like a classic midsummer day in Hastings: a little early fog, plenty of sunshine after that, and enough afternoon warmth to make shade near downtown, Levee Park, or the river feel especially valuable.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 88°F Saturday; around 67°F Saturday night
Precipitation: No rain is included in the official Saturday forecast; a structured precipitation percentage was not available
Wind: Calm early, becoming south around 5 mph during the afternoon
Feels like: Warm and summery, with hotter weather expected to build Sunday and early next week
Alerts / hazards: Active-alert status could not be verified from the National Weather Service at the time checked. Separately, the latest Twin Cities forecast discussion listed no Minnesota watches, warnings, or advisories at 6:18 p.m. Friday.
Patchy fog may linger before about 7 a.m., especially in low-lying spots and near waterways. After that, expect sunshine and a steady climb toward the upper 80s, with only a light south breeze. Saturday evening should stay pleasant and mostly clear, followed by an overnight low near 67°F.
What to wear and plan
Choose light summer clothing and bring sunscreen.
Earlier is better for longer walks, yard work, or active plans.
Keep water handy during the warmest part of the afternoon.
A light layer probably will not be necessary until late evening, if at all.
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Weather Joke of the Day
Saturday goes from a little early fog to full sunshine. By lunch, downtown’s red patio umbrellas may be the hardest-working things in Hastings.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
2016 — A “mega-rain” event began across central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The July 11–12 storm brought widespread heavy to extreme rainfall, flooding, and damage to roads and infrastructure. It is a strong regional reminder that summer weather can change quickly—even though this Saturday’s Hastings forecast is dry.
1979 — Skylab returned to Earth. More than five years after its final crew left, America’s first space station reentered the atmosphere and burned up on July 11. Skylab helped prove that people could live and conduct scientific work in orbit for extended periods.
1960 — Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird was published. The novel became one of the most widely read works of American literature and later won the Pulitzer Prize. It remains a familiar title in classrooms, libraries, and family bookshelves more than six decades later.
How we know
National Weather Service — “7-Day Forecast: Hastings MN.”
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.7318&lon=-92.8538
Accessed July 10, 2026, at 10:14 p.m. CDT.National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen — “Area Forecast Discussion.”
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?format=CI&glossary=1&issuedby=MPX&product=AFD&site=MPX&version=1
Accessed July 10, 2026, at 10:14 p.m. CDT.Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office — “Central Minnesota Flood and Mega-Rain: July 11–12, 2016.”
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/journal/160711_12_flood.html
Accessed July 10, 2026, at 10:14 p.m. CDT.NASA — “Human Space Flight: A Record of Achievement, 1961–1998.”
https://www.nasa.gov/history/SP-4225/documentation/hsf-record/hsf.htm
Accessed July 10, 2026, at 10:14 p.m. CDT.HarperCollins — “HarperCollins to Publish Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird for the First Time as an E-Book and Digital Audio.”
https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/press-releases/harpercollins-to-publish-harper-lee-c2-92s-to-kill-a-mockingbird-for-the-first-time-as-an-e-book-and-digital-audio
Accessed July 10, 2026, at 10:14 p.m. CDT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Check back tomorrow for the next Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date.
