United States / Midwest / North Dakota
Ward County, North Dakota, Friday, October 16, 2026
Official Warning‹ Thu, Oct 15Friday, October 16, 2026Sat, Oct 17 ›Right nowAlert me about Ward County
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Version 1 · Oct 17, 12:53 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 18, 12:52 AM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 19, 1:03 AM CDT9 official warnings recorded: Freeze Warning. We can’t see: Safety.
9Warnings recorded
13Headlines that day
1Events published
12Held, not published
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:41AM CDT until October 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND”
Temperatures across western and central North Dakota have steadily begun to rise this morning. Thus, the Freeze Warning across western and portions of central North Dakota will be allowed to expire on time.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 9:41 AM CDT · expires Oct 16, 10:45 AM CDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 7:15AM CDT until October 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect sensitive outdoor plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 7:15 AM CDT · expires Oct 16, 10:00 AM CDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:14AM CDT until October 16 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27. * WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect sensitive outdoor plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 1:14 AM CDT · expires Oct 16, 8:00 AM CDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 11:43PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees expected. * WHERE...Southwest and parts of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 11:43 PM CDT · expires Oct 16, 8:00 AM CDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 11:43PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees expected. * WHERE...Northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Take steps now to protect sensitive outdoor plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 11:43 PM CDT · expires Oct 16, 8:00 AM CDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 9:32PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ to 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Take steps now to protect sensitive outdoor plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 9:32 PM CDT · expires Oct 16, 12:15 AM CDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 9:32PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND”
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Southwest and parts of central North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ to 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect sensitive outdoor plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 9:32 PM CDT · expires Oct 16, 12:15 AM CDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 7:19PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND”
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ to 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect sensitive outdoor plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 7:19 PM CDT · expires Oct 16, 12:00 AM CDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 2:04PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND”
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ to 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect sensitive outdoor plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 2:04 PM CDT · expires Oct 15, 10:15 PM CDT · Issuer
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning9 official warnings in effect: Freeze Warning.
Weather
Official Warning9 official warnings in effect: Freeze Warning.
Official Warnings
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Safety
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Events
- Report In Ward County, North Dakota Reported · first reported as “Minot man seriously injured in Grand Forks County crash” by Grand Forks Herald · first seen Oct 15, 11:19 AM CDT