An original HastingsNow.com photo of the Hastings Bridge anchors this AI-assisted illustration of three November 14th moments. The historical scenes are artistic interpretations.
Hastings gets a sunny, calm Saturday with a high near 43°F after an early start in the low 20s. If you’re fitting in a walk by the Mississippi between errands, midafternoon looks like the warmest window.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low — Near 43°F Saturday and 23°F Saturday night.
Precipitation — 0% chance Saturday and Saturday night.
Wind — Calm during the day and overnight.
Early Saturday stays well below freezing. The hourly forecast has Hastings in the low 20s through about 8 a.m., with temperatures reaching the freezing mark around 10 a.m. and climbing into the upper 30s by late morning. A walk right after breakfast will feel more like winter than one after lunch.
Saturday afternoon stays sunny, and the forecast puts the warmest stretch around 2 to 4 p.m. That’s a good window for a loop through Levee Park or a few outdoor chores. Temperatures ease back toward 40°F by the end of the daytime forecast, so a jacket will still come in handy for a walk back to the car.
Saturday night looks mostly clear and calm, with temperatures heading down into the low 20s by Sunday morning. If you’re downtown for dinner, expect a chilly walk back to the car once the afternoon sun is gone.
What to wear or plan
A warm coat and gloves for early errands or the first dog walk.
Sunglasses and a layer you can unzip for a sunny afternoon outside.
A hat and a heavier layer for evening plans that mean standing outdoors.
Weather Joke of the Day
How can you tell it’s November at Levee Park? Your sunglasses and your mittens are working the same shift.
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
2023 — An old Minnesota bridge gets a lift
On November 14, 2023, crews lifted Historic Forestville’s 1899 bridge out of place in Fillmore County so it could be repaired. Township residents had paid for the Carnegie steel span, which carried a wooden deck across the Root River. The preservation plan called for a temporary crossing so visitors could reach the historic site while work went on.
Source: Minnesota Historical Society — Historic Bridge
1960 — Ruby Bridges walks into first grade
On November 14, 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans with federal marshals escorting her. She was the school’s first Black student, and many white families withdrew their children as the school began to desegregate. Her teacher, Barbara Henry, taught a class of one, and the two spent their school days reading, doing math and playing games.
Source: National Park Service — Voices of the Civil Rights Movement
1889 — Nellie Bly leaves for a trip around the world
On November 14, 1889, reporter Nellie Bly boarded a ship in Hoboken, New Jersey, with one small piece of luggage and a big assignment from the New York World. She set out to see whether she could circle the globe faster than the fictional traveler in Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days. Bly was back in New Jersey 72 days later.
Source: Library of Congress — Nellie Bly in Chronicling America
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings point metadata — Accessed November 13, 2026, at 5:11 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings period forecast — Accessed November 13, 2026, at 5:21 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings hourly forecast — Accessed November 13, 2026, at 5:21 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Active alerts for the Hastings point — Accessed November 13, 2026, at 5:21 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings, Minnesota point forecast — Accessed November 13, 2026, at 5:11 p.m. CT.
History sources
Minnesota Historical Society — Historic Bridge — Accessed November 13, 2026, at 5:10 p.m. CT.
National Park Service — Voices of the Civil Rights Movement — Accessed November 13, 2026, at 5:10 p.m. CT.
Library of Congress — Nellie Bly in Chronicling America — Accessed November 13, 2026, at 5:10 p.m. CT.
PBS American Experience — Nellie’s Milestones — Accessed November 13, 2026, at 5:21 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 for a sunny Saturday walk in Hastings.
