An original HastingsNow.com photo of the Hastings Bridge anchors this AI-assisted illustration of three November 7th moments. The historical scenes are artistic interpretations.
Saturday starts with coat weather in Hastings and warms into the low 50s under mostly sunny skies. If your day includes a Mississippi River walk or a few downtown errands, the afternoon looks like the more comfortable stretch.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / low Near 53°F Saturday, around 40°F Saturday night.
Precipitation 0% during the day and overnight.
Wind Southwest at 0–10 mph during the day, then west-southwest around 5 mph overnight.
Early risers will find temperatures near 30°F around daybreak. The hourly forecast has Hastings warming through the 30s and into the 40s by late morning, so there’s a noticeable difference between an early dog walk and a trip downtown closer to lunch.
The warmest stretch comes in the afternoon, with temperatures reaching the low 50s before easing back toward 49°F by early evening. Southwest winds stay light, though they’ll be easier to feel out along the open riverfront than in a sheltered spot downtown.
Saturday night turns partly cloudy. With temperatures settling near 40°F overnight, an outdoor dinner or a walk back to the car after dark will feel cooler than the sunny part of the day.
What to wear or plan
A warm outer layer makes sense for an early start, especially if you’ll be standing still.
A sweatshirt and a light jacket give you options for an afternoon at Levee Park.
Late morning into the afternoon offers a dry window for yard cleanup, outdoor errands or a little time by the river.
Weather Joke of the Day
My coat and I are taking turns at Levee Park. It carries me through the chilly start, and I carry it once the sun gets to work.
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1913 — A Great Lakes Storm Reaches Duluth
On November 7, 1913, an Arctic cold front swept past Duluth and across western Lake Superior in the opening phase of a major Great Lakes storm. The U.S. Weather Bureau raised storm-warning flags around the region that morning. By evening, strong north winds were sweeping across Lake Superior, and the storm would intensify farther east over the following days.
Source: NOAA — Mariners Weather Log, April 2014, “White Hurricane” of 1913
1916 — Montana Elects the First Woman to Congress
On November 7, 1916, Montana voters elected Jeannette Rankin to the U.S. House, making her the first woman elected to Congress. She was sworn in the following April and predicted that more women would follow her into office. A century after her election, the House historian’s office marked the occasion by recording interviews with women who had served in Congress and others who knew their work.
Source: U.S. House of Representatives — A Century of Women in Congress
1996 — NASA Sends a Mapmaker to Mars
On November 7, 1996, NASA launched Mars Global Surveyor, a spacecraft that would circle the Red Planet and send home images and measurements for years. Its instruments studied the planet from its upper atmosphere down to the surface and interior. Its discovery of minerals associated with water later helped scientists choose a landing site for a Mars rover.
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings point forecast — Accessed November 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings hourly forecast — Accessed November 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Active alerts for the Hastings forecast point — Accessed November 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings, MN forecast page — Accessed November 6, 2026, at 7:01 p.m. CT.
History sources
NOAA — Mariners Weather Log, April 2014, “White Hurricane” of 1913 — Accessed November 6, 2026, at 7:01 p.m. CT.
U.S. House of Representatives — A Century of Women in Congress — Accessed November 6, 2026, at 7:01 p.m. CT.
NASA Science — Mars Global Surveyor — Accessed November 6, 2026, at 7:01 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 walk along the Mississippi during the afternoon warmup.
