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

320 PM CDT Tue Mar 31 2026



.DISCUSSION...



North winds gusting 20-30 mph will gradually decrease through the

remainder of the afternoon and into the evening. At the same time

they will gradually become northeasterly, then easterly overnight.

Winds will remain somewhat breezy overnight with gusts 15-20 mph.



Relative humidity values will fall to their lowest point in the

next couple of hours, as low as 28%. High to Very High Grassland

Fire Danger is present across the region this afternoon. Area of

greatest risk from central South Dakota south along the Missouri

River Valley. Dewpoints begin to recover this evening and continue

through Wednesday, reducing fire danger.



Please follow local fire ordinance and report any fires

immediately.



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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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OUTLOOK FOR WEDNESDAY 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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