Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
631 FNUS63 KFSD 102030 RFDFSD Rangeland Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 330 PM CDT Fri Oct 10 2025 .DISCUSSION... Breezy and warm conditions continue through the upcoming weekend. On Saturday, we`ll see the development of 25 to 35 mph southerly winds, with the highest gusts along and west of Interstate 29. While relative humidity values will drop between 30 and 35 percent in most areas, critical fire danger is not expected. However, elevated fire danger will lead to concerns given increased agricultural activities in the region. By Sunday a cold front will approach from the west later in the afternoon. Ahead of this front, very warm temperatures along with gusty southerly winds up to 30 mph will develop in areas along and east of I-29. Elevated fire danger will once again be possible. Rain chances will be possible at times through the weekend, but rain totals are not expected to amount to more than 0.10 to 0.25 inches and be very localized. 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. IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-032-MNZ080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ052- 055>058-062-067-102330- Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee- Buena Vista-Ida-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock- Jerauld-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Minnehaha-Lincoln- 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. $$ IAZ031-MNZ071-072-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-053-054-059>061- 063>066-068>071-102330- Woodbury-Lincoln-Lyon-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings- Gregory-Sanborn-Miner-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas- Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union- OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high category. The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed. $$