First published Oct 15, 2026, 10:43:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 10:43:15 PM UTC

NWS Bismarck Freeze Warning for western and central North Dakota, with a Wind Advisory

A Freeze Warning covers western and much of central North Dakota, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25°F expected overnight into Friday morning. The excerpt also describes a Wind Advisory with northwest winds of 30–35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph.

Why it matters

The alert advises protecting sensitive outdoor plants and using extra caution while driving, especially in high-profile vehicles.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 2:04PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

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