Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
904 FNUS63 KFSD 090840 RFDFSD Rangeland Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 340 AM CDT Thu Oct 9 2025 .DISCUSSION... Breezy southerly winds are expected today with gusts as high as 20- 35 mph this afternoon, High temperatures will warm to the 70s to low 80s but cloud cover looks to persist mainly along and east of I-29. This will keep humidity values between 35-50%. Thus, only moderate to perhaps barely touching high fire danger in a few locations is expected this afternoon. Light winds on Friday will keep fire danger low across the area but could see moderate to perhaps high fire danger return over the weekend and breezy south/southeasterly winds return along with persistent temperatures in the 60, 70, and 80s. Sunday being the warmest of the days. IAZ014-091145- Clay- ...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 FRIDAY 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. $$ IAZ001>003-012-013-020>022-031-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098- NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-091145- Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Plymouth-Cherokee- Buena Vista-Woodbury-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory- Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson- McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme- Yankton-Clay-Union- ...MODERATE FIRE DANGER... The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the moderate category this afternoon. Marginal weather conditions or lowering moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that there is some potential for a fire to spread. Any outdoor burning should be closely monitored. OUTLOOK FOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the low category. The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed. $$ IAZ032-091145- Ida- ...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 FRIDAY 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. $$