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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

416 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024



.DISCUSSION...



Southeast winds will strengthen today with gusts up to 30-40 mph 

expected. High temperatures will warm to the 60s while dew points 

slowly moisten to the 40s. This will keep relative humidity (RH) 

above critical criteria at 35%+, lowest across parts of southwest 

Minnesota. The above criteria humidity and strong southeast winds 

will yield moderate fire danger for this afternoon. Sprinkles to 

light rain showers are also possible this afternoon but rain chances 

will increase this evening and night. 



Dew points further moisten into the 50s tomorrow while high 

temperatures will only warm up to the upper 50s and 60s. This will 

keep RH well above critical criteria while southeast winds continue 

to gust to 30-40 mph, strongest along and east of I-29. Low to 

moderate fire danger is again expected. Thunderstorms, potentially 

severe, are possible along the Missouri River Friday afternoon and 

evening. 



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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 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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...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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