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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

358 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024



.DISCUSSION...



Today will be a bit cooler then yesterday with high temperatures 

only warming up to the upper 50s to mid 60s across the area. 

Northwest winds will gust up to 30-40 mph during the morning hours 

but will slowly be waning to 25-35 mph for the afternoon hours. Dew 

points will slightly moisten into the 30s this afternoon, allowing 

for the lowest relative humidity values to fall down to bout 35% 

this afternoon. With humidity above criteria along with greening 

fuels, only moderate fire danger is expected.



High pressure takes control on Wednesday, turning winds to out of 

the south/southeast and remaining light. Dew points will remain in 

the 30s while high temperatures warm a bit more into the 60s. 

Relative humidity values will only fall down to the 30s. The higher 

humidity and light winds will result in low fire danger for the day. 



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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 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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...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 WEDNESDAY 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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