With severe weather breaking out in the region, now is a good time to make preparations for the season.

Meteorologist Todd Heitkamp of the Sioux Falls office of the National Weather Service is on the road again this spring, giving presentations on recognizing signs of severe weather, and how to react. He had a full house in Yankton last night….

Heitkamp says despite all the years of information and education, he isn’t sure people take the weather watches and warnings seriously…..

Heitkamp says severe weather awareness week is a time when people need to get ready for the nasty weather ahead…..

Heitkamp says the weather pattern will get active as soon as warmer temperatures return to the area.