Active AlertsAmenia, ND

Civil Emergency Message

Issued at Fri 12:16 AM Apr. 3
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description
This Silver Alert is being transmitted at the request of the North Dakota Highway Patrol and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation at the request of Wahpeton Police Department. Alfred Odden of Wahpeton, ND is a 73 year old white male. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs between 160 and 180 pounds, and has short grayish hair and green eyes. His last known whereabouts were on April 2nd, 2026 in Valley City, North Dakota. He is believed to be driving a Teal 1994 Ford F150 with red topper, North Dakota license MEUCCI2. Alfred is a vulnerable adult and was last seen at Casey's Gas Station in Valley City, North Dakota on April 2nd, 2026. He was wearing a purple zip up jacket with a possible W emblem on front and tan pants. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Wahpeton Police Department at 701 642 7777. The above Silver Alert information is available by calling 5 1 1 and at www.ndresponse.gov/alert.
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Winter Storm Warning

Issued at Fri 12:58 AM Apr. 3
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Heavy snow and drifting snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
Where: Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
When: From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The combination of warm temperatures and drifting snow can cause snow to adhere to roads, creating icy patches. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Recommended Action

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory

Issued at Thu 6:43 PM Apr. 2
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Heavy snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
Where: Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
When: From 1 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts: Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

Recommended Action

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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