Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
735 FNUS63 KFSD 070931 RFDFSD Rangeland Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 331 AM CST Fri Nov 7 2025 .DISCUSSION... Warmer and breezy conditions today will lead to High fire danger generally near and south of I-90, although minimum humidity values exceed 35%. Rain and snow move into the region late tonight through Saturday night, so precipitation should limit any concerns despite stronger winds Saturday (gusts to 40 mph in south central SD). Much colder air with highs in the 30s Sunday, and higher RHs will temper widespread concerns due to breezy conditions. Still cooler Monday, with warming temperatures and dry conditions into next week. IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-052-053- 055>071-071245- Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee- Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn- Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha- Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton- Union- ...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 SATURDAY 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. $$ MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ038>040-054-071245- Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock- Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner- ...MODERATE FIRE DANGER... The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the moderate category this afternoon. Marginal weather conditions or lowering moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that there is some potential for a fire to spread. Any outdoor burning should be closely monitored. OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the moderate category. The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed. $$