Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, June 17th
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It’s a soggy, cooler Wednesday in Hastings — the kind of morning where downtown looks extra reflective, Levee Park feels freshly rinsed, and the Mississippi gets to say, “See? I’m not the only water feature around here.”
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 68°F; low around 52°F
Precip chance + timing:80% today; showers and thunderstorms likely, with more steady showers possible after 2 p.m. Tonight: 60%, mainly before 9 p.m.
Wind: Southeast 10–15 mph, becoming west this afternoon; northwest 5–15 mph tonight
Feels like: Cool, damp, and June-jacket-worthy
Alerts / hazards:(not provided)
Expect a wet start and a wet middle, with showers and thunderstorms likely through the day. The best chance for more persistent rain appears to arrive this afternoon, when showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected after 2 p.m. New rainfall could total between a quarter and half inch today, with lighter amounts tonight except where thunderstorms add a little extra.
By evening, showers and storms remain likely mainly before 9 p.m. After that, skies should slowly improve, turning from cloudy to partly cloudy overnight. Thursday looks much friendlier: mostly sunny, breezy, and near 71°F.
What to wear / what to plan
Bring the rain jacket, not just the “I hope it stops” hoodie.
Keep patio plans flexible until evening.
Watch for ponding on roads and slick spots downtown.
Good day for indoor errands, coffee, library time, or a cozy shop-local loop.
Weather Joke of the Day
Today’s Hastings forecast is so soggy that even the terra cotta bridge might ask for a tiny umbrella before crossing the Mississippi.
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1673 — Marquette and Jolliet reached the Mississippi River. French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet, traveling by canoe through the Great Lakes and Wisconsin River system, arrived at the Mississippi on June 17, 1673 — a river-history moment that feels especially close to home in Hastings. Source: American Journeys / Wisconsin Historical Society.
1775 — The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought near Boston. The Library of Congress notes that American troops showed their resolve during the battle, inflicting heavy casualties on British forces even though the British took the hill. Source: Library of Congress.
1871 — James Weldon Johnson was born. Johnson became a poet, diplomat, songwriter, anthologist, and key Harlem Renaissance figure, best known in part for writing the words to “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Source: Library of Congress.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Extended Forecast for Hastings MN” — forecast provided from the NWS Hastings point forecast, updated 5:48 a.m. CDT, accessed June 17, 2026, 5:51 a.m. CT.
American Journeys / Wisconsin Historical Society — “The Mississippi Voyage of Jolliet and Marquette” — accessed June 17, 2026, 5:51 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - June 17” — accessed June 17, 2026, 5:51 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially on thunderstorm days, so readers should check the National Weather Service and official alerts before making outdoor plans.
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