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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

Bismarck, Bismarck Municipal Airport (KBIS)

Lat: 46.78°NLon: 100.76°WElev: 1677ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Bismarck ND

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Bismarck ND
 46.83°N 100.77°W
Last Update:
1:31 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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