Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, June 10th
Downtown Hastings, Minnesota on a warm, humid June storm day with red patio umbrellas, wet pavement, historic storefronts, and sky vignettes honoring Judy Garland, the Equal Pay Act, and Abby Fisher. AI image by HastingsNow.com
It’s one of those Hastings mornings where downtown feels like the river turned on the humidifier and the sky brought backup percussion. Keep the umbrella handy, especially if your day includes Levee Park, errands on 2nd Street, or a quick “I’ll just run in” downtown stop.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 87°F; low around 60°F
Precipitation:70% chance of showers and thunderstorms today, likely mainly before 5 p.m.; 30% chance tonight, mainly before 7 p.m.
Wind: South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph today; west wind 10 to 15 mph tonight, becoming light southwest after midnight
Feels like: Muggy early, with humid June air in place
Alerts/hazards: Official alerts: (not provided). Thunderstorms may bring brief heavier rainfall.
Today starts unsettled, with showers and thunderstorms likely through much of the day, especially before late afternoon. Even with the storm chances, the forecast still calls for partly sunny skies and a warm high near 87.
By evening, rain chances should taper fairly quickly, mainly before 7 p.m. Tonight looks mostly clear and more comfortable, with the low sliding to around 60.
What to wear / what to plan
Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket if you’ll be out before dinner.
Keep outdoor plans flexible, especially patios, parks, practices, and evening errands.
Expect a warm, humid feel before the air improves tonight.
Watch for lightning if you’re near the river, fields, parks, or open spaces.
Weather Joke of the Day
If your patio chair looks extra shiny today, that’s just June adding its own weather polish.
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1922 — Judy Garland was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Born Frances Ethel Gumm, she went on to become one of the most recognizable performers in American movie and music history — and one of Minnesota’s most famous cultural exports.
1963 — President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act of 1963. The law addressed wage discrimination and stated that employees doing substantially equal work should receive equal pay, regardless of sex.
2003 — The Henry Ford Museum opened Mrs. Fisher’s Southern Cooking, honoring Abby Fisher. Fisher’s 1881 cookbook is one of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author and the oldest known cookbook by a formerly enslaved person.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Point Forecast: Hastings MN” — https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.7281&lon=-92.8577 — Forecast text provided from the 7:01 a.m. CT update; accessed Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7:04 a.m. CT.
Judy Garland Museum — “Judy’s Life” — accessed Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7:04 a.m. CT.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — “Equal Pay Act of 1963” — accessed Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7:04 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - June 10” — accessed Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7:04 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially on thunderstorm days, so readers should check official alerts before making outdoor plans.
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