Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, April 26th
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Mostly cloudy skies are setting the tone over Hastings this morning, the kind of April day where the Mississippi looks calm, the bridge looks dramatic, and everyone quietly debates whether a hoodie is enough.
Today is not a washout, but it is a “keep the umbrella nearby” day — especially if you are heading downtown, walking near Levee Park, or making afternoon plans around town.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 67°; low around 53° tonight
Precipitation:30% chance of showers between noon and 1 p.m.; showers and thunderstorms become likely tonight, especially after 1 a.m.
Wind: North wind 5–10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon; tonight east-southeast 10–15 mph, gusts up to 25 mph
Feels-like note: Early morning has a cool, damp feel
Alerts / hazards:(not provided)
Sunday starts mostly cloudy and cool, then turns milder by afternoon with a high near 67. The best daytime shower chance is brief — mainly around lunchtime — so the daylight hours should still offer some usable windows for errands, river watching, or a quick walk.
Tonight is the bigger weather story. Showers and thunderstorms become likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm continue after 1 a.m. Winds also pick up, so it is a good evening to bring in loose patio items before the overnight rain arrives.
What to wear / what to plan
Light jacket or hoodie early; lighter layers by afternoon
Umbrella or rain shell if you are out around noon
Better outdoor window: morning through early afternoon, with clouds overhead
Bring in cushions, bins, or lightweight outdoor items before tonight’s gusts
Weather Joke of the Day
Today’s Hastings forecast is mostly cloudy with a tiny lunch-hour shower chance, which means the Hastings Bridge brought a gray hoodie and a backup umbrella.
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1930 — Near v. Minnesota is docketed at the U.S. Supreme Court. This Minnesota case became a landmark in American press freedom, helping establish strong limits against prior restraint — a meaningful date for anyone who cares about local news, publishing, and the right to speak before being silenced.
1822 — Frederick Law Olmsted is born. Olmsted became one of America’s most influential landscape architects, connected to Central Park, the U.S. Capitol grounds, and a broader vision that public spaces should serve everyday people — a nice thing to think about from a Hastings bench near Levee Park.
1962 — NASA’s Ranger 4 reaches the Moon. Ranger 4 impacted the far side of the Moon on April 26, becoming the first U.S. spacecraft to reach another celestial body. It was not a perfect mission, but it still marked a memorable step in America’s early space story.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Extended Forecast for Hastings MN” — forecast details supplied from the NWS Hastings point forecast, updated 5:08 a.m. CT; accessed Sunday, April 26, 2026, 5:09 a.m. CT.
MNopedia / Minnesota Historical Society — “Near v. Minnesota” — accessed Sunday, April 26, 2026, 5:09 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - April 26” — accessed Sunday, April 26, 2026, 5:09 a.m. CT.
NASA Science — “Ranger 4” — accessed Sunday, April 26, 2026, 5:09 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with thunderstorms in the forecast, so check official alerts before making outdoor plans.
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