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FNUS63 KFSD 110944
RFDFSD

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
444 AM CDT Tue Mar 11 2025

.DISCUSSION...
After a less windy and cooler day today, temperatures will begin
to climb well above normal from Wednesday through Friday. Winds
remain on the lighter side Wednesday, but will become breezy from
the south on Thursday. Breezy winds gusting 20-35 mph, along with
highs in the 70s and minimum humidity levels of 20-35% will lead
to widespread High to Very High grassland fire danger for Thursday
and Friday.

A strong storm system will bring increasing precipitation chances
later Friday through Saturday, beginning with rain and scattered
thunderstorms late Friday, but changing to snow with very strong
winds on Saturday.

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...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.


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