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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
337 AM CDT Mon May 27 2024

.DISCUSSION...

Scattered showers and storms this afternoon along and east of a
Huron to Sioux Falls to Storm Lake line. Storms could produce
winds to 50 mph and small hail, although a stronger storm or two
could produce wind gusts to 60 mph and quarter sized hail. Brief
heavy rain is possible, with new rainfall amounts less than a
quarter of an inch. Otherwise, winds from the northwest will be
strong today with gusts around 35 to 40 mph.

Isolated showers possible Tuesday over the same area, with
slightly cooler temperatures and lighter winds. Dry with
increasing winds Wednesday. Shower and storm chances return
Wednesday night into Thursday, continuing through the weekend.

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Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-
Yankton-Union-

...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 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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