Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
185 FNUS63 KFSD 270837 RFDFSD 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. IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097- 098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-271145- 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. $$