Active Weather Alerts
Civil Emergency Message
Issued: 5:16 AM Apr. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SILVER ALERT... 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.
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 11:51 PM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 4 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of snow and blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Saturday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of freezing rain could fall across far southern North Dakota later tonight into early Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&
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