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

1250 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026



.DISCUSSION...



Northwest gusts of 25-35 mph are expected to continue through the

afternoon. As relative humidity falls to near critical values,

grassland fire danger will be high to very high. Winds will

decrease this evening, becoming light and variable.



A brief cool down for Thursday with light winds will ease fire

danger. Temperatures begin to climb Friday and into the weekend,

as well as dew points. Chances for showers and thunderstorms exist

for the rest of the week and into the weekend.



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OUTLOOK FOR THURSDAY 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 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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