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RFDFSD

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
420 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

.DISCUSSION...
A cloudy and breezy Saturday for most of the region, with spotty
sprinkles or drizzle possible in some locations. Periods of rain
with a few thunderstorms will spread north across the forecast
area tonight into Sunday, ending from southwest to northeast
Sunday night. Additional rainfall amounts are expected to average
0.50 to 1.00 inch across the forecast area, with locally higher
amounts possible.

The week ahead will remain unsettled with periodic rain chances.
After a cool start to the week, temperatures return to near or
slightly above seasonal normals as we transition to May midweek,
but cooler air may return by the end of the week.

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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 SUNDAY 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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