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

350 AM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026



.DISCUSSION...



Dry and warmer today with breezy winds (gusts 30 to 35 mph) west

of I-29 - minimum humidity values remain above 35%. Ahead of a

cold front Friday, breezy winds and warmer temperatures may drop

humidity values west of the James around 25%. Scattered storms

are possible Friday afternoon and evening, with more widespread

shower/storm chances later in the weekend into early next week.

Cooler temperatures expected along with periodic breezy

conditions. However, recent and expected rainfall should limit

widespread fire concerns.





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...MODERATE FIRE DANGER...



The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the moderate

category this afternoon. Marginal weather conditions or

lowering moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic

material on the ground, indicate that there is some potential

for a fire to spread. Any outdoor burning should be closely

monitored.



OUTLOOK FOR FRIDAY 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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...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 FRIDAY 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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