Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, April 21st
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If you have been waiting for one of those “now this feels like spring” days in Hastings, this is it. The kind of day that makes the river look extra bright, downtown feel walkable again, and Levee Park seem like a very good lunch-break idea.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
If you just want the quick answer: Hastings is set up for a sunny, warm Tuesday with a high near 74 and a light north breeze by afternoon, followed by a mostly clear night with a low around 45. No active hazardous weather conditions were listed when checked.
At a glance
High / Low: 74 / 45
Precip chance + timing window: No rain is mentioned for today; the next stronger shower-and-thunderstorm chance in the extended forecast arrives Thursday after 1 p.m.
Wind: Calm early, then north around 5 mph this afternoon
Alerts / hazards: No active hazardous weather conditions listed when checked
This morning starts cool and comfortable, then the sunshine does the heavy lifting. By afternoon, Hastings should feel properly springlike rather than “spring-adjacent,” with light wind and temperatures warm enough for patios, errands on foot, or a slow drive along the river. Evening looks easy too: mostly clear, quiet, and cool enough that a light layer will feel smart after sunset.
What to wear / what to plan
Bring a light jacket for the early morning, but expect short-sleeve weather by afternoon
Good day for walking downtown, checking the riverfront, or sneaking in outside yard work
Sunglasses are a strong choice
If you are planning farther ahead, Thursday looks much more unsettled than today
Weather Joke of the Day
Today’s forecast is so nice, even the Hastings Bridge looks like it’s ready to take a sunny little stroll down to Levee Park.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1997 — The Red River flood pushed water levels to 54.2 feet in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks on April 21, turning a regional disaster into one of the Upper Midwest’s most unforgettable flood events. It was the worst flooding there in more than a century and displaced tens of thousands of people.
1836 — Sam Houston led a surprise attack at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, defeating Santa Anna’s forces and helping secure Texas independence from Mexico. The victory came less than two months after the fall of the Alamo.
1972 — Apollo 16 astronauts John Young and Charles Duke began their three-day stay on the Moon on April 21. Their mission helped scientists learn more about the lunar highlands and added another chapter to the era when moon landings still felt almost impossibly new.
How we know
National Weather Service — Hastings point forecast; today’s forecast details were supplied in your NWS-based brief, with the official forecast page and hazard page checked alongside it. Accessed 4:24 a.m. CT.
Minnesota Historical Society / MNopedia — MNopedia homepage “This Day in Minnesota History” snippet used for the April 21 Red River flood reference. Accessed 4:24 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - March 6,” used for the April 21, 1836 San Jacinto reference. Accessed 4:24 a.m. CT.
NASA — “This Week in NASA History: Apollo 16 Lands on Moon — April 21, 1972.” Accessed 4:24 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, so readers should still check official alerts before heading out.
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