Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Original photo by Ashley Media
Hastings gets a little sunshine in the middle of the week, with a pleasant afternoon ahead and rain more likely while most of us are asleep.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / overnight low: Near 73°F / 58°F.
Sky: Mostly sunny Wednesday.
Wind: Light east wind becoming southeast at 5–10 mph.
Rain: 60% chance Wednesday night, mainly after midnight.
Morning starts on the cool side after Tuesday night’s forecast low near 46°F. An extra layer makes sense for the school run.
Afternoon looks inviting for a downtown errand or a little time beside the Mississippi.
Wednesday night turns cloudy, with showers likely mainly between midnight and 5 a.m. Thursday. That timing places the main rain window after Wednesday’s evening activities, though it is not a guarantee of a dry evening.
What to wear or plan
A removable layer suits the cool start.
Sunglasses may earn their spot in your bag.
Outdoor cushions are better tucked away before bed.
Weather + On This Date infographic by HastingsNow.com
Weather Joke of the Day
Why did the sweatshirt come along to Levee Park? It had the morning shift—by afternoon, it was tied around someone’s waist.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1908 — A Carriage Maker Helps Build the Automobile Age
General Motors was incorporated on September 16, 1908, following William Durant’s rise in Michigan’s carriage and automobile businesses. His idea brought multiple vehicle brands beneath one company, with Buick and Oldsmobile central to the plan. For anyone who enjoys an old car cruising through downtown Hastings, this is a little history behind the machinery.
Source: General Motors — The Fearless Spirit of William Durant
1810 — A Call in Dolores Begins Mexico’s Independence Struggle
On September 16, 1810, priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla issued the call known as the Grito de Dolores, setting Mexico’s independence struggle in motion. His appeal challenged Spanish rule and called for changes to land ownership and racial inequality. Independence came in 1821, after a long struggle carried forward by other leaders.
Source: HISTORY — Mexican War of Independence Begins
1987 — Countries Agree to Protect the Ozone Layer
On September 16, 1987, countries agreed to the Montreal Protocol, an international effort to reduce substances that damage Earth’s ozone layer. It took effect in 1989 and eventually earned endorsement from every country. Its provisions allow stronger action as scientific knowledge develops—a hopeful example of countries working together on a shared environmental problem.
How we know
Weather sources
National Weather Service — Hastings Text Forecast — Accessed September 15, 2026, at 5:27 p.m. CT.
History sources
General Motors — The Fearless Spirit of William Durant — Accessed September 15, 2026, at 5:27 p.m. CT.
HISTORY — Mexican War of Independence Begins — Accessed September 15, 2026, at 5:27 p.m. CT.
UNEP Ozone Secretariat — Montreal Protocol — Accessed September 15, 2026, at 5:27 p.m. 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.
