Severe Weather Preparedness Week, scheduled for April 13-17, 2026, in South Dakota and Minnesota, is a critical initiative aimed at enhancing public awareness and readiness for various severe weather conditions. The week focuses on providing residents with the knowledge and strategies necessary to mitigate the risks associated with severe weather events. Each day of the week is dedicated to a specific weather-related theme, including weather alerts and warnings, severe storms with wind, hail, and lightning, flash floods, tornadoes, and extreme heat and wildfire preparedness.