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

323 PM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026



.DISCUSSION...



Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to expand over the

area tonight and continue into Thursday, lingering into the

afternoon over northwestern IA. Rainfall amounts generally between

0.25" and 0.75", with isolated higher amounts. Highest rainfall

totals along and south of I-90.



Strong northwesterly winds build in Thursday afternoon and into

Friday morning, with gusts around 40 mph across south central SD

and in the 30 mph range elsewhere. Depending on how much rain

areas receive, this could lead to some elevated fire concerns west

of I-29. Cooler but still breezy Friday. Warmer weather for the

weekend could lead to additional local fire concerns. Dry weather

expected this weekend into early next week.





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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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