####018002176#### FNUS63 KFSD 181943 RFDFSD Rangeland Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 243 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024 .DISCUSSION... A cold front will push through the area during the overnight hours, turning winds northwesterly by Tuesday morning. Winds increase through the day, becoming sustained at 15-20 mph in the afternoon with gusts 25-30 mph. Highs will be in the low 50s to 60s with dew points recovering into the mid 20s. Minimum RH will be around 30-40%. Despite the higher dewpoints and humidity, grassland fire danger index remains in the high to very high category due to the gustier winds. In addition, it is possible afternoon mixing could over perform, in which case drier air will be mixed down reducing humidity to the point where headlines may be needed. Increasing low level moisture Wednesday reduces fire danger, while the rest of the week sees chances for precipitation. <<>> MNZ071-182245- Lincoln- OUTLOOK FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high 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. $$ IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ072-080-081-089-090-097-098- NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-182245- Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee- Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory- Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson- McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln- Bon Homme-Yankton-Union- OUTLOOK FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high category. The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed. $$