Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, June 24th
A foggy early-morning downtown Hastings scene with soft, sky-floating historical vignettes of the Faribault cathedral, Berlin Airlift aircraft, and NASA’s STS-7 mission above the rooftops. AI image by HastingsNow.com
A foggy June morning gives Hastings a soft-focus start today, especially near the river, the bridge, and downtown. By afternoon, we trade the misty mood for a partly sunny day with a small chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 77°F / 55°F
Precipitation: 30% chance today, mainly scattered showers and thunderstorms between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; 10% chance tonight before 7 p.m.
Wind: Light and variable early, becoming west-northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning; tonight west-northwest 5 to 10 mph, becoming light.
Alerts/hazards: (not provided). Patchy fog is expected before 8 a.m.
The morning starts with patchy fog, so give yourself a little extra space on the road, especially near low spots and river-adjacent routes. After the fog lifts, Hastings should see a partly sunny, comfortable June day with a high near 77°F. The best chance for a quick shower or thunderstorm is early afternoon, mainly 1–3 p.m., then the evening turns partly cloudy and cooler with a low near 55°F.
What to wear / what to plan
Light layer early; short sleeves may feel right by midday.
Keep a small umbrella or rain jacket handy for the early afternoon.
Morning walkers: watch visibility until the fog clears.
Patio or Levee Park plans look best outside the 1–3 p.m. storm window.
Weather Joke of the Day
The Mississippi River called dibs on the fog machine this morning, but afternoon thunder may try to steal the show.
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1869 — A Minnesota cathedral milestone. The Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour in Faribault was completed and consecrated on June 24, 1869; its own history notes it was the first Episcopal church in the U.S. built as a cathedral.
1948 — The Berlin Airlift crisis begins. Soviet forces blockaded rail, road, and water access to Allied-controlled West Berlin on June 24, 1948, prompting the U.S. and U.K. to organize the Berlin Airlift to deliver food and fuel by air.
1983 — Sally Ride’s historic shuttle mission lands. NASA’s STS-7 mission, which carried Sally Ride as the first American woman in space, landed on June 24, 1983, after 6 days, 2 hours, 23 minutes, and 59 seconds in flight.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Hastings MN Point Forecast” — official forecast page: — Forecast text provided in the editorial brief, updated 5:29 a.m. CT; accessed June 24, 2026, 5:33 a.m. CT.
The Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour — “Cathedral History” — — Accessed June 24, 2026, 5:33 a.m. CT.
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian — “The Berlin Airlift, 1948–1949” — — Accessed June 24, 2026, 5:33 a.m. CT.
NASA — “STS-7” — — Accessed June 24, 2026, 5:33 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly in Dakota County, so check official alerts and the latest National Weather Service forecast before travel or outdoor plans.
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