Grassland Fire Danger Statement from NWS Sioux Falls

Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

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

Issued by National Weather Service Aberdeen SD

503 PM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025



.DISCUSSION...



Skies will remain mostly clear on tonight into Tuesday morning

with temperatures falling into the 20s overnight. A diminishing

northeast breeze this evening will switch around to the southeast

by daybreak Tuesday.



Winds increase on Tuesday, with temperatures rising back into the

50s to low 60s. With afternoon gusts approaching 30 mph at times,

and relative humidity values falling near 30 percent, fire danger

will increase through parts of the James and Big Sioux River

Valleys.



Winds remain light through the mid-week, with low risks for light

rain at times Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures however climb

into the 50s and 60s.





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

will reach the high 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 TUESDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index

will reach the high 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 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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