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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FNUS63 KFSD 241006

RFDFSD



Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

406 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026



.DISCUSSION...

Issued at 406 AM CST Wed Feb 24 2026



Another mild and breezy day is ahead with highs peaking in the 40s

to low 50s today. This along with increasing northwesterly surface

winds and dry fuels will lead to high to locally very high fire

danger across the area today. While RH values will be elevated

(40%-60%), the threat will be mainly wind-driven through early

evening with gusts between 25-35 mph possible. Otherwise, should

see any lingering concerns diminish as as wind speeds gradually

decrease.



Make sure to limit any activity that could create a spark as a

fire could spread quickly given the conditions!





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Turner-Lincoln-Yankton-Clay-Union-



...VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER...



The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the very high

category this afternoon. Very poor weather conditions and

very low moisture content of grasses, and other dry

organic material on the ground, indicate that dangerous

burning conditions exist. Fires will spread rapidly and

show erratic behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended.



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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SDZ038-050-052>065-068-241315-

Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-

Buena Vista-Woodbury-Murray-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-

Dakota-Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-

Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-

Hutchinson-Bon Homme-



...HIGH FIRE DANGER...



The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high category

this afternoon. Unfavorable weather conditions and low

moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material

on the ground, indicate that there is a high potential for

a fire to spread.. Outdoor burning should be restricted to

early morning or evening hours, when wind speeds are usually

lower and the relative humidity is higher.



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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IAZ032-MNZ071-081-SDZ039-040-241315-

Ida-Lincoln-Cottonwood-Kingsbury-Brookings-



...MODERATE FIRE DANGER...



The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the moderate

category this afternoon. Marginal weather conditions or

lowering moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic

material on the ground, indicate that there is some potential

for a fire to spread. Any outdoor burning should be closely

monitored.



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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MNZ072-241315-

Lyon-



...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 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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