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

411 AM CDT Fri Jul 10 2026



.DISCUSSION...



Isolated showers and storms are possible along the US Hwy 14

corridor this morning. Otherwise, additional isolated to scattered

showers and storms may develop later this afternoon through this

evening. Temperatures today in the mid 80s to mid 90s.



Dry conditions are expected this weekend through at least early

next week. Much warmer temperatures are also anticipated, with

daily highs in the 90s to lower 100s. By Monday, RH values may

fall below 30% west of the James River into portions of the MO

River Valley. Extended hot and dry weather could lead to locally

elevated fire concerns, especially in areas which have not seen

significant recent precipitation.





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...LOW FIRE DANGER...



The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the low category

this afternoon. Favorable weather conditions or a high moisture

content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the

ground, indicate that the probability of a fast moving fire is

low. Outdoor burning under these conditions can usually be

with reasonable safety precautions, but should be monitored.



OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY 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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