Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Thursday gives Hastings a sweatshirt kind of day: mostly cloudy skies, a high near 65°F and a small chance of showers after 11 a.m. A light rain layer is a useful companion for downtown errands or a little time beside the Mississippi.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / low: Near 65°F today; around 54°F Thursday night.
Rain: A 20% chance of showers after 11 a.m.
Wind: Southeast at 5–10 mph, easing to 0–5 mph overnight.
Official alerts: No active NWS alerts for the Hastings point when checked Wednesday, September 23, at 7 p.m. CT.
The morning begins in the low 50s, with temperatures gradually climbing through the 50s before lunchtime. Mostly cloudy skies and a light southeast breeze make a sweatshirt or light jacket a comfortable choice for the bus stop, the first dog walk or an early shift.
Afternoon temperatures reach the low to mid-60s. A few showers are possible from late morning onward, but the forecast does not call for an all-day rain. Outdoor plans can stay on the calendar, with a little flexibility if a shower passes through during lunch or school pickup.
Thursday night remains mostly cloudy, with a low around 54°F and a lighter southeast breeze. That is a modest cooldown from the afternoon, though an extra layer should still feel useful for anyone lingering outside after dinner.
What to wear or plan
A sweatshirt or light jacket suits the cool morning and cloudy afternoon.
A compact umbrella or hooded rain layer is useful insurance for the small shower chance.
Flexible timing makes sense for a river walk or outdoor errands after late morning.
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did my umbrella come along to downtown Hastings with only a 20% chance of rain? It didn’t want to miss its one chance to open up.
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1896 — A St. Paul Baby Becomes a Literary Legend
F. Scott Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul on September 24, 1896—130 years ago today. His experiences with the city’s wealthy social circles helped shape the questions of ambition, belonging and success that appear in his writing. Long before The Great Gatsby became a classroom staple, its author’s story began just upriver from Hastings.
Source: Minnesota Historical Society, MNopedia — Fitzgerald, F. Scott (1896–1940)
1789 — A Framework for America’s Federal Courts
On September 24, 1789, President George Washington signed the Judiciary Act, establishing the framework for the federal court system. The Constitution had outlined the judicial branch, but Congress still needed to settle many of its working details. The act organized district and circuit courts and defined their authority, creating a structure that would endure with later changes.
Source: National Archives — Federal Judiciary Act (1789)
2023 — An Asteroid Delivery Lands in Utah
On September 24, 2023, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx sample capsule landed in Utah carrying rocks and dust from asteroid Bennu. It marked the first time a U.S. mission had delivered asteroid material to Earth. A parachute helped slow the capsule for touchdown, bringing an extraordinary space delivery safely down to the desert floor.
Source: NASA Science — Capsule Containing Asteroid Bennu Sample Has Landed
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings Point Forecast — Accessed September 23, 2026, at 6:58 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings Hourly Forecast — Accessed September 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Active Alerts for Hastings — Accessed September 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT.
History sources
Minnesota Historical Society, MNopedia — Fitzgerald, F. Scott (1896–1940) — Accessed September 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT.
National Archives — Federal Judiciary Act (1789) — Accessed September 23, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. CT.
NASA Science — Capsule Containing Asteroid Bennu Sample Has Landed — Accessed September 23, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Check the radar before heading out for an afternoon walk around Hastings.
