Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Tuesday looks like a warm, mostly cooperative late-summer day in Hastings, with partly sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the mid-80s. Most of the day should stay dry, although evening plans deserve a quick weather check.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Around 86°F Tuesday, falling to about 64°F Tuesday night
Sky: Partly sunny during the day, becoming mostly clear overnight
Rain chance: 20% chance of a shower or thunderstorm early Tuesday evening
Wind: West-southwest 5–10 mph during the day, becoming west 5–10 mph Tuesday night
Tuesday should start out on the warm and fairly quiet side, with the official daytime forecast calling for partly sunny conditions overall. Temperatures will climb steadily toward a high near 86°F.
By afternoon, it should feel like a classic warm August day around Hastings. West-southwest winds of 5–10 mph should remain fairly manageable, making the afternoon reasonable for errands, a Downtown Hastings stop or some time near the Mississippi River—especially if you do not mind the heat.
The small wrinkle arrives around early evening. The Hastings point forecast carries a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m., followed by a slight shower chance between 7 and 8 p.m. The broader National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook also notes that a few strong thunderstorms capable of hail and gusty winds could develop Tuesday evening along and east of I-35.
That outlook is not itself a warning, watch or advisory, but it makes radar worth checking before outdoor evening plans. Tuesday night otherwise trends mostly clear, with a low near 64°F and west winds around 5–10 mph.
What to wear or plan
Light summer clothing and comfortable shoes for a warm afternoon
Water and sun protection for longer stretches outdoors
A light rain layer or umbrella kept nearby for early-evening plans
A quick radar check before heading to the park, patio or riverfront Tuesday evening
AI infographic by HastingsNow.com
Weather Joke of the Day
Tuesday’s forecast is partly sunny and 86°F in Hastings. The Mississippi River called dibs on the coolest seat in town.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1937 — Pipestone National Monument Is Established
On August 25, 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed legislation establishing Pipestone National Monument in southwestern Minnesota. The monument protects a place long sacred to Indigenous peoples, where the distinctive red pipestone has been quarried for generations for ceremonial pipes. The designation also preserved Native quarrying rights, tying a federal public-land milestone to a living cultural tradition that continues today.
Source: Minnesota Historical Society — Pipestone Quarry
1944 — Paris Is Liberated
On August 25, 1944, French and Allied forces completed the liberation of Paris after four years of German occupation. The German military governor signed the surrender that afternoon, and General Charles de Gaulle entered the capital as the city celebrated. It was a defining moment in France’s liberation and one of the most memorable scenes of the final year of World War II in Europe.
Source: French Ministry of the Armed Forces — August 1944: Liberation of Paris
1989 — Voyager 2 Meets Neptune
On August 25, 1989, NASA’s Voyager 2 made its historic close flyby of Neptune, giving humanity its first up-close look at the distant blue planet. The spacecraft revealed new moons, rings and dramatic weather features, including the Great Dark Spot. Voyager 2 remains the only spacecraft to have visited Neptune, making that August encounter one of the great milestones of planetary exploration.
Source: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory — 30 Years Ago: Voyager 2’s Historic Neptune Flyby
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings MN Point Forecast — Accessed August 24, 2026, at 5:56 PM CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings MN Text-Only Forecast — Accessed August 24, 2026, at 5:56 PM CT.
National Weather Service — Dakota County Zone Forecast — Accessed August 24, 2026, at 5:56 PM CT.
National Weather Service — Hazardous Weather Outlook — Accessed August 24, 2026, at 5:56 PM CT.
History sources
Minnesota Historical Society — Pipestone Quarry — Accessed August 24, 2026, at 5:56 PM CT.
French Ministry of the Armed Forces — August 1944: Liberation of Paris — Accessed August 24, 2026, at 5:56 PM CT.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory — 30 Years Ago: Voyager 2’s Historic Neptune Flyby — Accessed August 24, 2026, at 5:56 PM CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Give the radar one quick look before Tuesday evening plans around Hastings.
