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

648 PM CDT Fri Oct 23 2026



.DISCUSSION...

Issued at 643 PM CDT FRI Oct 23 2026



Breezy southeast wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph will continue

into the early evening, with very high GFDI conditions continuing

through that time as well. While grassland moisture levels and RH

remain high enough to prevent widespread red flag warnings, AG

related fire danger will be near critical into early evening.

Harvest activities may want to postpone until winds subside and

local partners need to remain vigilant into the evening.



A front moves from west to east early Saturday turning winds

west northwesterly and bringing increased rain chances through

the weekend. A widespread wetting rain is likely early in the

work week.



People are urged to exercise extreme care with respect to outdoor

activities that could cause grass fires. Avoid equipment that can

cause sparks near dry grass or brush. Do not toss cigarettes on

the ground. Report new fires quickly to the nearest fire

department or law enforcement office.



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OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index

will reach the high 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 SATURDAY 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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