October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oakes Municipal Airport (K2D5)

Lat: 46.17°NLon: 98.08°WElev: 1335ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 2:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Forbes ND

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 9 to 16 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Forbes ND
 45.95°N 98.79°W
1:31 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
2pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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