Published on April 09, 2026
The City of Sioux Falls, the National Weather Service, and the emergency management offices of Minnehaha and Lincoln counties are teaming up to host a severe weather awareness training session on Tuesday, April 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Washington Pavilion, 301 S. Main Ave.
The program will cover weather safety procedures, storm-spotting fundamentals, guidance on reporting severe weather, and historical systems that have affected the region. The session is free and open to first responders and the public. No registration is required.
“Everyone in the community plays a vital role when severe weather strikes, whether by understanding how to respond to protect themselves and others or by helping local weather and emergency teams monitor conditions across the area,” said Regan Smith, the city’s emergency manager. “This training addresses both needs. The city and its partners have hosted the event for several years and we are always encouraged by the public’s continued interest.”
Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota is April 13–17. For more information about the training, visit weather.gov/fsd/spottercalendar. To learn more about the city’s Emergency Management team, visit siouxfalls.gov/emergencymanagement.