Grassland Fire Danger Statement from NWS Sioux Falls

Grassland Fire Danger Statement

Statewide Grassland Fire Danger maps are also available for the states of South Dakota and Iowa.
Please take note of the legend beneath the maps for the color scheme.

Note: The Grassland Fire Danger statement will be issued daily from April 1st to November 15th, or as conditions warrant during the Spring and late Autumn. It will also be issued during the winter months if the index reaches High, Very High or Extreme. Please check the date on the map and the text product below to ensure you are looking at a current product.

Check the text product beneath the maps for detailed Fire Danger information.

Key for Fire Danger Maps:

	Low - Green
	Moderate - Blue
	High - Yellow

	Very High - Orange
	Extreme - Red

    
                        

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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

234 PM CST Tue Jan 13 2026



.DISCUSSION...



Another day of mild and breezy conditions continue to promote

elevated fire weather concerns this afternoon mainly across the

Missouri River Valley. With dry fuels and northwesterly wind

gusts between 30-40 mph continue, any resulting fires could spread

quickly so make sure to limit any activity that could promote a

spark! These conditions will persist into the evening before

dissipating.



Looking ahead, quieter and cooler conditions will return by

Wednesday with highs mainly in the 20s to low 30s. While there

could be a few flurries to start the day, most areas should remain

precipitation-free with decreasing winds. With this in mind, any

fire weather concerns will be isolated to the lower Missouri River

Valley where high fire danger is possible.



Make sure to limit burning today as the conditions will conducive

for fire spread!





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

will reach the moderate 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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OUTLOOK FOR WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index

will reach the moderate 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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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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