Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
447 FNUS63 KFSD 140855 RFDFSD Rangeland Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 355 AM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026 .DISCUSSION... Hot,sunny, and dry conditions continue into the weekend, with highs in the 90s to lower 100s. Dew points generally remain in the upper 50s and 60s which creates daily minimum humidity values around 20-25% west of the James River by Wednesday and 30-40% elsewhere. Afternoon wind gusts each day are expected to be around 20 to 25 mph, highest west of the James as well. Locally elevated fire concerns expected west of the James through the week - especially for any areas where finer fuels are beginning to dry. SDZ050-052-053-057>060-063>065-068-069-141200- Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-Charles Mix- Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-Yankton- ...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 WEDNESDAY 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. $$ IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097- 098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-054>056-061-062-066-067-070-071-141200- Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee- Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake- Moody-McCook-Minnehaha-Turner-Union- ...LOW FIRE DANGER... The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the low category this afternoon. Favorable weather conditions or a high moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that the probability of a fast moving fire is low. Outdoor burning under these conditions can usually be with reasonable safety precautions, but should be monitored. OUTLOOK FOR WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the low category. The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed. $$