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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
423 AM CDT Wed Sep 18 2024

.DISCUSSION...

Periods of showers and storms through Thursday. For today, a
tight moisture gradient is expected near a boundary moving into
south central SD this afternoon. Areas to the west of this
gradient, especially those with more cured fuels, are expected to
see critical fire conditions. This is expected to be to the east
of our area, but will need to watch trends in western Gregory and
Brule counties should the gradient be further east than expected.
Southerly winds aren`t expected to be as strong today (especially
west of the James River), with gusts up to 35 mph possible. Higher
gusts are possible in thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts through
Thursday night generally less than a quarter of an inch.

Dry and warmer than average weather expected Friday. However,
unsettled weather pattern returns for the weekend through early
next week. Cooler than average temperatures favored.


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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 THURSDAY 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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