Grassland Fire Danger Statement from NWS Sioux Falls

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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

316 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026



.DISCUSSION...



Southerly winds quickly increase after daybreak this morning, with

gusts into the evening 25 to 35 mph. Isolated gusts around 45 mph

expected along the higher elevations of the Buffalo Ridge,

especially late morning into the early afternoon. Minimum

humidity values remain near and above 30% along and east of the

James River with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Further west,

humidity will drop between 25-30% with temperatures closer to 70

this afternoon. This could lead to some locally elevated fire

concerns, especially for areas with less recent rainfall and drier

fuels.



Breezy and dry conditions on Sunday, but with slightly lighter

winds and higher humidity. Dry conditions continue into mid next

week although lighter winds overall should help temper any fire

concerns. Temperatures near to above average.





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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 SUNDAY 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 SUNDAY 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 SUNDAY 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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