An original HastingsNow.com photo of the Hastings Bridge anchors this AI-assisted illustration of three November 10th moments. The historical scenes are artistic interpretations.
Hastings starts Tuesday in the mid-30s, but by lunchtime the sun should have taken some of the chill out of the air. Expect a high near 57°F, light winds and more clouds later in the afternoon.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High and Tuesday-night low — Near 57°F during the day and around 41°F overnight.
Sky — Partly sunny overall, with thicker cloud cover by midafternoon.
Daytime rain chance — 0%.
Wind — Calm early, then a light west to west-southwest breeze around 5 mph at times.
Morning. The school and work commute starts on the chilly side, with temperatures around 35°F early and mostly sunny skies. By late morning, Hastings should be close to 50°F, with the breeze just starting to pick up.
Afternoon. Temperatures reach the mid-50s around lunchtime and climb toward 57°F. A lunch break downtown or a loop through Levee Park fits nicely before the clouds thicken. By early evening, temperatures should be back near 50°F.
Evening and overnight. Mostly cloudy skies and calm winds follow Tuesday’s daytime forecast, with temperatures easing toward 41°F overnight. A sweatshirt that felt like enough for a lunchtime walk may need a jacket over it for the trip home from evening activities.
What to wear or plan
School drop-off — A warm outer layer for the mid-30s.
Midday errands — A removable layer as temperatures rise into the 50s.
After-dark plans — A jacket for time outside between stops.
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did the sun punch a time clock at Levee Park? Tuesday’s forecast only hired it part-time.
Local 10 infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1975 — Lake Superior remembers the Edmund Fitzgerald
On November 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior near Whitefish Point, Michigan, and all 29 crew members died. The freighter regularly carried Minnesota taconite from Silver Bay to steel mills on the lower Great Lakes and left Superior, Wisconsin, on its last voyage. Its recovered bronze bell is on display at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum as a memorial to the crew.
Source: Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society — Edmund Fitzgerald
1775 — The Continental Congress calls for Marines
On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress authorized two battalions of Continental Marines during the Revolutionary War. The date is now observed as the U.S. Marine Corps birthday, although the formal November 10 observance began in 1921. That year, Commandant John A. Lejeune issued an order recounting the Corps’ history and calling for it to be read each year on the anniversary.
Source: U.S. Marine Corps — Semper Fidelis Birthday Edition
1969 — Sesame Street opens its doors
The first episode of Sesame Street aired on November 10, 1969, with Gordon showing a girl named Sally around the neighborhood. Generations of children went on to learn alongside characters such as Big Bird, Bert and Ernie. One surprise for anyone who grew up with the show later on is that Oscar the Grouch was orange in the first season.
Source: Sesame Workshop — Five Things You May Not Know About Sesame Street
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings point forecast — Accessed November 9, 2026, at 4:31 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings hourly forecast — Accessed November 9, 2026, at 4:31 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Active alerts for Hastings — Accessed November 9, 2026, at 4:31 p.m. CT.
History sources
Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society — Edmund Fitzgerald — Accessed November 9, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m. CT.
U.S. Marine Corps — Semper Fidelis Birthday Edition — Accessed November 9, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m. CT.
Sesame Workshop — Five Things You May Not Know About Sesame Street — Accessed November 9, 2026, at approximately 4:29 p.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
If you have a few minutes at lunch, take a walk along the Hastings riverfront while temperatures are in the 50s.
