Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, May 3rd
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A sunny Sunday near 70 is about as friendly as early May gets in Hastings. It is a good day for a bridge walk, a Levee Park stroll, or a slow downtown coffee that accidentally turns into “let’s stay out a little longer.”
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 70°F; low around 50°F tonight.
Precipitation: No rain is mentioned for today or tonight. The next listed shower chance is Monday after 1 p.m.
Wind: West wind 10 to 15 mph, becoming north-northwest in the morning. Tonight, west wind 5 to 10 mph, becoming south-southwest after midnight.
Alerts / hazards: (not provided)
Expect a bright, comfortable Sunday across Hastings. The morning starts crisp, then the day warms into a sunny, spring-ready afternoon near 70. By evening, skies stay mostly clear, with a mild overnight low around 50.
What to wear / what to plan
A light jacket early, short sleeves by afternoon.
Sunglasses are the useful accessory today.
Great weather for walking near the river, yard work, or downtown errands.
If you are planning ahead, Monday brings a small shower chance after lunch.
Weather Joke of the Day
Today’s weather is so nice, even the Hastings Bridge might consider taking the scenic route.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
2011 — Francisco Liriano throws a no-hitter for the Minnesota Twins. On May 3, 2011, Liriano no-hit the Chicago White Sox in a 1–0 Twins win, giving Minnesota a chilly-but-beautiful baseball memory. MLB lists it as the fifth no-hitter in Twins history.
1993 — World Press Freedom Day is proclaimed by the United Nations. May 3 is observed around the world as a reminder of the importance of press freedom, public information, and the work of journalists. That feels especially fitting for a local-news morning in Hastings.
1913 — Playwright William Inge is born in Independence, Kansas. Inge went on to write major American plays including Bus Stop and Picnic, the latter winning a Pulitzer Prize. A tidy little Midwest arts note for a sunny Sunday.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Detailed Forecast for Hastings, MN” — accessed May 3, 2026, 6:20 a.m. CT; forecast update provided as 6:18 a.m. CT in the editor brief.
MLB.com — “Twins no-hitter history” — accessed May 3, 2026, 6:20 a.m. CT.
United Nations — “World Press Freedom Day” — accessed May 3, 2026, 6:20 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - May 3” — accessed May 3, 2026, 6:20 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, so readers should check official National Weather Service alerts before making weather-sensitive plans.
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