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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

405 AM CDT Thu May 1 2025



.DISCUSSION...



Light scattered rain continues this morning through the early 

afternoon. Severe weather is not expected, but a few lightning 

strikes cannot be ruled out. Rainfall totals will be low, with most 

areas seeing a tenth of an inch or less. Areas along and east of I-

29 may see up to a quarter of an inch of rainfall as the showers 

will become more organized there late this morning into early 

afternoon. Highs today will be in the 60s, with relative humidity 

values 35% or higher. Fire danger will be low to moderate. 



A lull in shower activity this afternoon is followed by another 

round of scattered light showers to scattered weak thunderstorms 

this evening. Coverage of this round is less certain as guidance is 

in low agreement. In general the area most likely to see storms is 

along and west of the James River Valley and into the southern 

Missouri River Valley. The atmosphere this evening is slightly more 

favorable for weak thunderstorms. Severe weather is not expected, 

but some thunderstorms may include wind gusts of 40-50 mph. Total 

accumulation will again be light, around a tenth of an inch or less. 

Storms should be clear of the area by Friday mid-morning. Highs for 

Friday will be cooler, in the low 60s with low fire danger.



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071-011215-

Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-

Woodbury-Ida-Cottonwood-Jackson-Dixon-Dakota-Union-



...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 FRIDAY 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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011215-

Lyon-Sioux-Lincoln-Murray-Nobles-Pipestone-Rock-Beadle-Kingsbury-

Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-

Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-

Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-



...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 FRIDAY 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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