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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

350 AM CDT Fri May 2 2025



.DISCUSSION...



Scattered showers and very isolated thunderstorms continue for the

MO River Valley toward the James River Valley today - best chances

are through mid morning, with more isolated activity this

afternoon and evening. Additional rainfall amounts around 0.25" or

less. Otherwise, cool today with north-northwesterly winds gusting

to 25 mph. Recent precipitation and greening of fuels keeps fire

danger low for most of the area.



Warm and dry weather builds in for the weekend. Light and variable 

winds are expected Saturday, with southeasterly wind gusts around

25 mph Sunday and Monday. Highs in the 70s by Sunday. Light rain

and thunderstorm chances return for mid to late next week, 

although the better chances look to remain south of our area. 



IAZ003-013-014-022-021200-

Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Buena Vista-



...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 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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IAZ001-002-012-020-021-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-

NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-021200-

Lyon-Osceola-Sioux-Plymouth-Cherokee-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-Clay-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 SATURDAY 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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