Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
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Hastings has a cloudy Sunday ahead, with a chance of rain during the morning and a comfortable afternoon near 66°F. A later walk by the river looks more promising than an early one.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 66°F Sunday; around 56°F Sunday night.
Rain: A 50% chance during the day, mainly before 10 a.m.
Wind: Southeast at 0–5 mph.
Alerts: No active National Weather Service watches, warnings or advisories for the Hastings point at Saturday evening’s check.
The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of rain during the morning. Its hourly outlook shows the chance easing as the morning goes on, with cloudy skies taking over by late morning.
Temperatures should climb from the upper 50s toward 66°F during the afternoon. It may stay gray, but the forecast offers a better window for errands, a visit downtown or time at Levee Park after the early rain chance passes. Wind should remain light.
Sunday evening stays mostly cloudy. The low near 56°F belongs to Sunday night into Monday morning, when patchy fog is forecast after midnight. Allow for reduced visibility if you will be out early Monday.
What to wear or plan
Keep a light rain layer handy for Sunday morning.
Choose a comfortable layer for the cloudy, mild afternoon.
Consider the afternoon for a river walk or other outdoor plans.
Take care on the road if patchy fog develops overnight.
Weather Joke of the Day
I told my umbrella we were going to Levee Park all day Sunday. It said, “Great—I’m only scheduled for the breakfast shift.”
Weather + On This Date infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1907 — A Silver Spike for a Minnesota Railroad
On September 27, 1907, a crowd in International Falls gathered for the ceremonial driving of a “Silver Spike” on the Minnesota & International Railway. The occasion celebrated the railroad’s arrival in the border community. A surviving photograph captures the people waiting together for a moment that connected their town to a wider rail network.
Source: Minnesota Digital Library — Awaiting the Driving of the “Silver Spike”
1822 — A Key to Ancient Egyptian Writing
On September 27, 1822, Jean-François Champollion presented his breakthrough in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs to an academy in Paris. He continued developing his findings, which opened new ways to study ancient Egyptian language and history. It is a remarkable anniversary for anyone who has looked at an old inscription and wished it could tell its story.
Source: French National Archives — Champollion’s Archives and the Birth of Egyptology
1954 — Late-Night Television Says Hello
On September 27, 1954, Tonight began broadcasting with Steve Allen as its first host. The program that became The Tonight Show helped turn a host’s desk, conversation and comedy into a familiar American late-night routine. If “just one more interview” has ever kept your household awake, this date has a little to do with it.
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings period forecast — Accessed September 26, 2026, at 9:48 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings hourly forecast — Accessed September 26, 2026, at 9:48 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Active alerts for the Hastings point — Accessed September 26, 2026, at 9:48 p.m. CT.
History sources
Minnesota Digital Library — Awaiting the Driving of the “Silver Spike” — Accessed September 26, 2026, at 9:49 p.m. CT.
French National Archives — Champollion’s Archives and the Birth of Egyptology — Accessed September 26, 2026, at 9:49 p.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Tonight” at the Library — Accessed September 26, 2026, at 9:49 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 to enjoy Hastings outdoors once the morning rain chance passes.
