Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, May 14th
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Hastings gets a warm, breezy May Thursday today — the kind of day that starts friendly, turns a little wind-tousled downtown, and may bring a few rumbles near supper time. If you’re heading along the river, across the bridge, or through Levee Park, earlier looks better than later.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance:
High / Low: High near 78°F; low around 56°F
Precipitation:30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m.; chance continues this evening before tapering overnight
Wind: South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph today; south wind 10 to 15 mph tonight, still gusty
Alerts/hazards:(not provided)
Today begins mild and fair, then clouds increase as Hastings warms toward the upper 70s. The bigger thing you’ll notice is the breeze — enough to move flags, patio umbrellas, spring blossoms, and probably one napkin you thought was safely tucked under your coffee cup.
By late afternoon and evening, there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 5 p.m. Tonight stays cloudy early, then gradually clears after the shower chance fades. Forecast details were provided from the National Weather Service point forecast in today’s HastingsNow editor packet.
What to wear / what to plan:
Light layers early, short sleeves by afternoon.
Secure anything lightweight outside.
Best window for errands, walks, patios, and river views: morning through mid-afternoon.
Keep an umbrella or rain jacket handy if you’ll be out after 5 p.m.
Weather Joke of the Day
Today’s breeze may be strong enough to give the Hastings Bridge a fresh hairstyle, but not strong enough to cancel a good walk by the river.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1975 — May 14 is the date behind Minnesota’s Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Remembrance Day. Minnesota law designates May 14 each year to honor Southeast Asians, Americans, and allies who served, suffered, sacrificed, or died during the Secret War in Laos, recognizing the significance of May 14, 1975.
1804 — Lewis and Clark set out from Camp Dubois. According to the Library of Congress, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark began their expedition on May 14, 1804, leading a large party of soldiers, guides, interpreters, hunters, and boatmen in search of a route toward the Pacific.
1973 — Skylab launched into orbit. NASA says Skylab, America’s first space station and first crewed research laboratory in space, lifted off on May 14, 1973, aboard the final Saturn V rocket.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Point Forecast: Hastings, MN” — forecast details supplied in HastingsNow editor packet; accessed May 14, 2026, 5:02 a.m. CT.
Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes — “10.5805 Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Remembrance Day” — accessed May 14, 2026, 5:02 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Meriwether Lewis, William Clark … and Robert Frazer?” — accessed May 14, 2026, 5:02 a.m. CT.
NASA — “50 Years Ago: The Launch of Skylab, America’s First Space Station” — accessed May 14, 2026, 5:02 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially when thunderstorms are possible, so readers should check official alerts before heading out.
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