FNUS63 KFSD 180838
RFDFSD

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
338 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

.DISCUSSION...

Showers and isolated thunderstorms return to the area early this
afternoon and continue through tonight with breezy winds. A few 
strong to severe storms are possible along/southeast of a Wayne to
Sheldon to Windom line. Locally heavy rain is possible with 
thunderstorms. Dry conditions return through mid week, although 
recent widespread rainfall and cooler temperatures preclude any 
significant fire concerns. Periodically breezy conditions remain
through the week. Shower and storm chances return Thursday through
Friday.


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098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-181145-
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 TUESDAY 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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