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RFDFSD

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
142 PM CST Tue Jan 28 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA,
NORTHWEST IOWA AND FAR NORTHEAST NEBRASKA...

.DISCUSSION...

Near record temperatues in the 50s to near 60, westerly winds
gusting between 30 to 45 mph and dry conditions have resulted in
elevated to critical fire danger across the region. With most
locations void of snowcover, any fire starts could spread rapidly
despite the abnormal seasonality. Critical fire weather conditions
have been observed across portions of far southeast South Dakota,
far northeast Nebraska and northwest Iowa and thus a Red Flag
Warning has been issued. Fire weather conditions should quickly
improve near and after sunset.

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.

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098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-282245-
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-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-
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 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.


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