State officials say it is time to start preparing for the inevitable severe weather that will happen this summer.
This week, April 23-27, has been designated as Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota. Officials say this is a good time to start thinking about what to do when severe thunderstorms or tornadoes impact the state.
State and local officials use the week to urge people to start making preparations now. Several counties throughout the week are holding severe weather preparedness meetings for their weather spotters and the public.
A statewide tornado drill will be held Wednesday, April 25. The test watch is scheduled for 10 a.m. CST with the warning issued at 10:15 a.m.