According to the National Weather Service, Severe Weather Awareness Week runs from April 13 – April 17 in Minnesota and Wisconsin. It’s a time for people living in the area to learn about seasonal threats and how to avoid them. It’s also a great time to take stock of your emergency preparedness kit for your home and vehicle.

You can keep up with the spring weather with the Updraft blog from our sister station MPR News, but it’s looking stormy in today’s Coffee Break. Let’s put together a playlist that’ll have you reaching for your umbrella.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to storms would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Pixies- Stormy Weather
Jake Bugg- Lightning Bolt
Neko Case- This Tornado Loves You
Carpenters- Rainy Days and Mondays
Dessa- Hurricane Party
Billie Holiday- Stormy Weather
Bob Dylan- Shelter From The Storm