Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
445 FNUS63 KFSD 180854 RFDFSD Rangeland Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 354 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 .DISCUSSION... A weak cool front will move slowly east today, reaching south central to northeast South Dakota by late afternoon. This front will bring lighter winds with variable directions to western parts of the area today, along with low rain chances this afternoon. East of the front, dry and windy conditions continue. Although wind speeds will be slightly lower and humidity levels slightly higher than the past couple of days, Very High grassland fire danger is still likely. Please continue to use caution if working in the very dry fields and grassland areas. Scattered showers may produce 0.10 to 0.25 inch rainfall in south central South Dakota tonight, and spotty very light rain may work east toward I-29 and portions of southwest Minnesota. Saturday will feature lighter winds and lower fire danger, but breezy and dry conditions return to most areas through the first part of next week. People are urged to exercise care with outdoor activities that could cause grass fires. Avoid equipment that can cause sparks near dry grass or crops. 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>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097- 098-NEZ013-014-SDZ040-055-056-062-066-067-069>071-181200- Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee- Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Brookings-Lake-Moody-Minnehaha-Turner- Yankton-Union- ...VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER... The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the very high category this afternoon. Very poor weather conditions and very low moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that dangerous burning conditions exist. Fires will spread rapidly and show erratic behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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. $$ SDZ039-053-054-059>061-063>065-068-181200- Kingsbury-Sanborn-Miner-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas- Hutchinson-Bon Homme- ...HIGH FIRE DANGER... The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high category this afternoon. Unfavorable weather conditions and low moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that there is a high potential for a fire to spread.. Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning or evening hours, when wind speeds are usually lower and the relative humidity is higher. OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the low category. The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed. $$ SDZ038-050-052-057-058-181200- Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Brule-Aurora- ...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 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. $$