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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.

Grassland Fire Danger for Today
Grassland Fire Danger for Today
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
353 PM CDT Sat Oct 18 2025

.DISCUSSION...

A band of light rain showers continues to sweep through the area
this afternoon. Rainfall amounts have remained light at generally
less than 0.10 inches. These showers will continue to push
southeastwards before exiting the area by the evening. Northwest
winds continue to gust up to 30-40 mph but temperatures remain in
the 50s with humidity values only down to 45% at the lowest. Winds
will weaken this evening though remain marginally breezy through the
night.

Low fire danger is expected for Sunday as humidity levels fall to
around 30% while winds remain below critical levels. A cold front
will push through the area on Monday, turning winds to out of the
northwest in its wake. Gusts up to 25 to 45 mph are possible during
the afternoon hours with the strongest winds occurring west of I-29.
Highs will warm to the 60s, resulting in humidity values down to
about 40%. Despite the above critical threshold humidity, high fire
danger is expected due to the strong winds.

Elevated fire danger will persist through Tuesday due to persistent
breezy winds.

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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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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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