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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
654 AM CDT Sat Aug 16 2025

.DISCUSSION...

Another hot and humid day is ahead with highs mainly between the
mid 80s to mid 90s for the day. With dew points expected to be
elevated in the low to mid 70s and lush green fuels due to recent
rainfall, expect fire danger to remain low heading into Sunday
especially with additional rainfall expected tonight.

Looking ahead, elevated dew points along with lush green grasses
should keep any fire weather concerns to a minimum. However, could
see additional chances for precipitation tonight and again over
the course of next weekend.


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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-
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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 SUNDAY 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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