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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

331 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024



.DISCUSSION...

Issued at 323 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024



Sunny skies, light winds, and quiet condition are expected to

continue this afternoon and evening, as minimum RH values fall

into the 20s. Wind direction then shifts and become more 

south/southeasterly overnight.



High to very high fire danger is expected to prevail across the 

region Saturday as breezy south/southwesterly winds cause relative 

humidity values to fall into the 20s. Gusts should peak in the 20s 

but could see occasional gusts in the 30s if mixing is slightly 

deeper than expected, especially downslope of the MN Buffalo Ridge. 

Thus, with dry fuels still in place, have decided to issue a Fire 

Weather Watch for portions southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa, 

and southwest Minnesota after collaboration with neighbors. 



Quiet conditions and slightly cooler temperatures are expected

Sunday. Winds will also be notably lighter during this time, 

keeping the threat for overall fire danger fairly low.



People are urged to exercise extreme care with respect to outdoor

activities that could cause grass fires. Avoid equipment that can

cause sparks near dry grass or brush. Do not toss cigarettes on

the ground. Report new fires quickly to the nearest fire

department or law enforcement office.



IAZ002-003-013-014-022-MNZ072-080-081-089-090-122345-

Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Buena Vista-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-

Nobles-Jackson-



OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index

will reach the very 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.





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IAZ001-012-020-021-031-032-MNZ071-097-098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-

050-052>071-122345-

Lyon-Sioux-Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-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-



OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY 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.





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