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

422 AM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026



.DISCUSSION...

A band of light rain and snow will slide southeast across the

region this afternoon into early Wednesday. Most areas will see

less than 0.10" of liquid content with less than an inch of snow.

Higher totals of 0.10"-0.20" liquid and 1-2 inches of snow are

possible in parts of southwest Minnesota. Those areas seeing the

lightest snowfall could see elevated fire danger on Wednesday.



Thursday will bring more widespread High to Very High grassland

fire danger as southwest winds increase and humidity levels drop.

A stronger system will bring a threat of accumulating snow and

gusty winds Saturday night, followed by cooler (more seasonable)

temperatures as we start early next week.



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...HIGH FIRE DANGER...



The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high category

this afternoon. Unfavorable weather conditions and low

moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material

on the ground, indicate that there is a high potential for

a fire to spread. Outdoor burning should be restricted to early

morning or evening hours, when wind speeds are usually lower and

the relative humidity is higher.



OUTLOOK FOR WEDNESDAY 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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...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 WEDNESDAY 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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