An original HastingsNow.com photo of the Hastings Bridge anchors this AI-assisted illustration of three November 3rd moments. The historical scenes are artistic interpretations.
Tuesday gives Hastings a good reason to keep the rain jacket beside the door: rain is in the forecast through the day and into the night. Temperatures stay mild enough for lighter layers, with a high near 61°F.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / low: Near 61°F today; around 50°F Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Rain: 80% chance during the day and again Tuesday night.
Wind: West-southwest at 5–10 mph, turning north-northwest during the afternoon.
Daytime rainfall: About ¼–½ inch possible.
The morning brings plenty of clouds, with hourly temperatures mainly in the upper 50s to around 60°F. Rain remains part of the outlook, so the school run and morning errands call for clothes that can handle a wet trip between the car and the door.
Rain chances stay elevated around midday and early afternoon. A longer walk at Levee Park may need some flexibility; there isn’t a dependable dry stretch in this forecast for outdoor plans.
Tuesday evening and overnight stay wet, with another tenth to a quarter inch of rain possible. Winds turn north-northeast during the evening, and temperatures ease toward the overnight low.
What to wear or plan
A hooded rain jacket and shoes suited to wet sidewalks.
Comfortable layers that are easy to adjust during the day.
A little extra travel time for school, work and errands.
An indoor backup for longer outdoor plans.
Weather Joke of the Day
I asked my umbrella if it wanted to take a walk through Levee Park. It said, “I’m open to it.”
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1998 — Minnesota Elects Jesse Ventura
On November 3, 1998, Minnesota voters elected Jesse Ventura governor on the Reform Party ticket. The former professional wrestler and Brooklyn Park mayor won about 37% of the vote, ahead of Norm Coleman and Hubert H. “Skip” Humphrey III. His running mate, educator Mae Schunk, came from nearby Inver Grove Heights.
Source: Minnesota Historical Election Archive — Governor, 1998 Election
1903 — Panama Declares Independence
On November 3, 1903, Panama declared independence from Colombia and established a provisional government after a revolt supported by the United States. Washington recognized the new republic three days later. The Panama Canal, completed in 1914, would give this narrow strip of land a water route connecting two oceans.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian — Panama
1956 — Dorothy Arrives in America’s Living Rooms
On November 3, 1956, The Wizard of Oz made its American television debut on CBS, bringing Dorothy’s adventure into living rooms across the country. Few households had color televisions, so many viewers missed the film’s famous burst of color. Today marks 70 years since that broadcast, with a Minnesota connection in star Judy Garland, a Grand Rapids native.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — History and the Census: The Wizard of Oz
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings, MN Point Forecast — Accessed November 2, 2026, at 4:31 p.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings Hourly Forecast — Accessed November 2, 2026, at 4:31 p.m. CT.
History sources
Minnesota Historical Election Archive — Governor, 1998 Election — Accessed November 2, 2026, at 4:31 p.m. CT.
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian — Panama — Accessed November 2, 2026, at 4:31 p.m. CT.
U.S. Census Bureau — History and the Census: The Wizard of Oz — Accessed November 2, 2026, at 4:31 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 evening plans in Hastings.
