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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
435 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025

.DISCUSSION...

Isolated to scattered showers and storms east of I-29 and south of
I-90 continue to move east through mid morning. Otherwise, dry for
Thursday with breezy southerly winds. Although humidity
increases, temperatures in the 90s to 100 degrees will drop RH
values to around or just under 30% into south central SD. Hot and
humid into the holiday weekend, with today the hottest day. Storm
chances return mid afternoon on the 4th and continue through the
evening Saturday. Breezy Friday and Saturday, with southerly winds
becoming northerly. Dry for most on Sunday with periodic
shower/storm chances early to mid next week. Temperatures near to
above normal Sunday onward. RH values remain above 35%.


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098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-031245-
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-

...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 INDEPENDENCE DAY 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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