FNUS63 KFSD 072050
RFDFSD

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
350 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

.DISCUSSION...

West/southwest winds will continue to gust up to 30-45 mph this 
afternoon, strongest along and west of the James River. There could 
be a sprinkle to an isolated shower beneath the cloud deck this 
afternoon but rainfall amounts will be minimal. With highs in the 
60s to just about 70 and dew points in the 40s, relative humidity 
will fall to 30-60%. The higher humidity and green fuels will keep 
fire danger low this afternoon despite the strong winds. 

Additional showers and storms are expected tomorrow afternoon. These 
storms look to be mainly east of I-29 and could bring another round 
of meaningful rainfall. High temperatures will be a touch cooler in 
the 60s with dew points remaining in the 40s, yielding humidity 
values down to around 40%. Winds will be much lighter and variable 
throughout the day. The conditions will promote low fire danger 
across the area.

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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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