FNUS63 KFSD 090848
RFDFSD

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
348 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026

.DISCUSSION...

Recent precipitation, light winds, and near to just above average
temperatures through the end of the week keeps fire danger low
across the area. May see some very isolated showers and storms
across south central SD into the MO River Valley Thursday night
into Friday morning, but confidence is low. 

Temperatures climb this weekend into early next week with highs in
the mid 90s to lower 100s. Winds also increase - especially west
of the James River. With little to no precipitation chances and 
humidity values falling to around 20-25%, some locations west of
the James River and through the MO River Valley may see some 
locally elevated fire danger. These conditions may continue into 
the middle part of the week.


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098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-091200-
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 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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