Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Wednesday looks like a classic late-August reset in Hastings: mostly sunny, seasonable and a bit breezy, with an afternoon high near 81°F and a cooler evening ahead. It should be an easy day for work, errands, patios or some time along the Mississippi.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: Near 81°F / around 57°F
Sky: Mostly sunny Wednesday; mostly clear Wednesday night
Rain: No rain in the daytime point forecast; hourly precipitation potential stays around 0–2%
Wind: Northwest 5–15 mph; north-northwest 5–10 mph becoming light Wednesday evening
Wednesday morning starts comfortably in the mid-60s, with temperatures climbing toward the upper 60s by about 9 a.m. The wind gradually turns northwest, and the sky should remain mostly quiet even if a few more clouds develop later in the morning.
By lunchtime, Hastings should be in the mid-70s, with afternoon temperatures rising toward 80–81°F. Northwest winds around 10–15 mph will be noticeable at times, especially in open spots near the river, but the National Weather Service expects rain-free conditions through the day.
Wednesday evening looks especially comfortable. Skies become mostly clear, winds ease from the north-northwest, and temperatures fall through the 70s before an overnight low around 57°F. A light layer could feel good if you are out later along the riverfront.
What to wear or plan
Short sleeves should work well by afternoon.
Bring a light layer for early morning or after sunset.
Sunglasses and sunscreen make sense for longer outdoor stretches.
Expect a noticeable breeze in open areas near the Mississippi River.
AI infographic by HastingsNow.com
Weather Joke of the Day
Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies and 81°F to Hastings. Levee Park has officially filed a complaint against your indoor plans.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1862 — A Dakota Peace Movement Takes Shape
On August 26, 1862, during the U.S.-Dakota War, Upper Dakota men formed a soldiers’ lodge to oppose the war, an action the Minnesota Historical Society describes as crystallizing the Dakota Peace Party. The moment marked an organized effort within Dakota communities to resist continued fighting as the conflict spread across Minnesota.
Source: Minnesota Historical Society — During the War: The U.S.-Dakota War of 1862
1789 — A Declaration of Rights Is Adopted
On August 26, 1789, France’s National Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. The Library of Congress notes that the Marquis de Lafayette consulted Thomas Jefferson before presenting a declaration of rights and that the adopted document drew on the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Virginia Declaration of Rights.
Source: Library of Congress — Declaration Legacy
1939 — Baseball Steps Onto Television
On August 26, 1939, the first televised Major League Baseball game aired from Ebbets Field as the Cincinnati Reds faced the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Dodgers’ official history records the broadcast as the first game of a doubleheader, a wonderfully early glimpse of the television era that would eventually bring baseball into living rooms across the country.
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings MN Point Forecast — Accessed August 25, 2026, at 5:36 PM CT.
National Weather Service — Hastings MN Tabular Forecast — Accessed August 25, 2026, at 5:36 PM CT.
National Weather Service Twin Cities — Area Forecast Discussion — Accessed August 25, 2026, at 5:36 PM CT.
National Weather Service Twin Cities — Hazardous Weather Outlook — Accessed August 25, 2026, at 5:36 PM CT.
History sources
Minnesota Historical Society — During the War: The U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 — Accessed August 25, 2026, at 5:36 PM CT.
Library of Congress — Declaration Legacy — Accessed August 25, 2026, at 5:36 PM CT.
Los Angeles Dodgers — Franchise Timeline: 1930s — Accessed August 25, 2026, at 5:36 PM CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially with summer storms, so readers should check official alerts and radar before heading out.
Make a little time to enjoy Hastings outdoors today.
