FNUS63 KFSD 080738
RFDFSD

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
238 AM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

.DISCUSSION...

Scattered showers and storms continue through the mid morning hours. 
Additional scattered showers and storms, including some possibly 
severe, are expected to develop this afternoon into the evening.
Thursday should be cooler and mostly dry. Fire weather through mid 
week remains low.

Hot but dry air builds in late week, continuing into at least early 
next week. Highs by Monday warm into the 90s to near 100, which with 
drier conditions may lead to RH values west of the James River 
around 25% into early next week. This could lead to some locally 
elevated fire concerns, especially for areas which have missed out 
on much of the recent rainfall. 


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Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-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-Bon Homme-
Yankton-Union-

...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 THURSDAY 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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