Grassland Fire Danger Statement from NWS Sioux Falls

Grassland Fire Danger Statement

Statewide Grassland Fire Danger maps are also available for the states of South Dakota and Iowa.
Please take note of the legend beneath the maps for the color scheme.

Note: The Grassland Fire Danger statement will be issued daily from April 1st to November 15th, or as conditions warrant during the Spring and late Autumn. It will also be issued during the winter months if the index reaches High, Very High or Extreme. Please check the date on the map and the text product below to ensure you are looking at a current product.

Check the text product beneath the maps for detailed Fire Danger information.

Key for Fire Danger Maps:

	Low - Green
	Moderate - Blue
	High - Yellow

	Very High - Orange
	Extreme - Red

    
                        

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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

328 PM CDT Sun Oct 12 2025



.DISCUSSION...

A stronger cold front will sweep through the area today, ushering in

near to below normal temperatures for Monday through Wednesday. The

coolest day will be Tuesday. Periodic chances for showers are also

expected with Tuesday seeing the best chance for rain. Thursday will

see breezy southerly flow and warmer conditions but for now humidity`

levels remain fairly high.



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OUTLOOK FOR COLUMBUS DAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger

Index will reach the moderate category.



The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native

grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor

will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed.





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OUTLOOK FOR COLUMBUS DAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger

Index will reach the low category.



The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native

grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor

will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed.





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