Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, June 11th
Rainy Thursday morning in downtown Hastings, Minnesota, with wet pavement and historic storefronts. AI image by HastingsNow.com
It may look fair early in Hastings, but today’s forecast is carrying an umbrella in its back pocket. Around downtown, Levee Park, and the riverfront, plan for a cooler, rain-ready Thursday.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 72°F; low around 55°F
Precipitation:90% chance today, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm mainly before 5 p.m.; a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m.; 30% chance of showers tonight between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Wind: Light and variable early, becoming north northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon; tonight, west 5 to 10 mph
Feels-like number:(not provided); practical feel is cool, damp, and umbrella-friendly
Hazards/alerts:(not provided)
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a wet Thursday in Hastings, with showers likely and a possible thunderstorm through much of the day. Rainfall totals could land between a quarter and half an inch, so lawns, gardens, and sidewalk puddles may all get a decent drink.
By evening, the rain chance drops off, with mostly cloudy skies gradually clearing overnight. Friday looks much brighter: sunny, breezy, and near 80°F.
What to wear / what to plan
Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket.
Keep outdoor plans flexible before 5 p.m.
Good day for errands, indoor lunch, or a cozy downtown stop.
Gardeners: today may do some watering for you.
Weather Joke of the Day
Today’s forecast is so soggy, even the Hastings bridge might check its wipers.
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1927 — Charles Lindbergh received the first Distinguished Flying Cross. President Calvin Coolidge presented the honor in Washington, D.C., after Lindbergh’s solo nonstop New York-to-Paris flight. Minnesota gets a special nod here: the Minnesota Historical Society notes that Lindbergh’s childhood home is in Little Falls, where “Lucky Lindy’s” story began.
1963 — The University of Alabama was desegregated. Vivian Malone and James Hood registered for classes after Gov. George Wallace’s attempt to block their enrollment failed. The university describes June 11, 1963, as a day that changed Alabama and the nation.
1982 — “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” opened in U.S. theaters. Steven Spielberg’s science-fiction classic introduced moviegoers to one of film’s most famous gentle visitors from space. Britannica notes its June 11 release and box-office impact; the Library of Congress later added the film to the National Film Registry.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Extended Forecast for Hastings MN” — accessed June 11, 2026, 6:52 a.m. CT. The page showed current conditions last updated 6:35 a.m. CDT and a point forecast last updated 5:36 a.m. CDT; the user-provided forecast details listed 6:49 a.m.
Minnesota Historical Society — “Charles Lindbergh House” — accessed June 11, 2026, 6:52 a.m. CT.
Smithsonian Institution Archives — “Lindbergh in Washington, June 1927” — accessed June 11, 2026, 6:52 a.m. CT.
The University of Alabama — “Desegregation” — accessed June 11, 2026, 6:52 a.m. CT.
Britannica / Library of Congress — “Today in History—June 11: E.T.’s Otherworldly Success” and “Complete National Film Registry Listing” — accessed June 11, 2026, 6:52 a.m. CT.
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