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Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
000 FNUS63 KFSD 152018 RFDFSD Rangeland Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 318 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024 .DISCUSSION... Issued at 251 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024 Red Flag conditions continue across the region, with latest observations showing temperatures in the mid to upper 70s and low 80s with southeasterly winds gusting between 35 to 45 MPH. Relative humidity values as a result have plummeted into the teens to lower 20s. Thus, believe the current headline remain in good shape and will remain valid until 8 PM. We strongly encourage you to exercise caution with any activity that may cause a spark, as fires can spread quickly under these conditions! Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop late this evening and continue through Wednesday morning. Drier and more seasonal conditions will continue for the rest of the week along with breezy winds at times. Consider postponing burning due to the very high to extreme fire danger this afternoon. IAZ012-SDZ055-056-066-070-152330- Sioux-Lake-Moody-Turner-Clay- 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. $$ IAZ001>003-013-014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097- 098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>054-057>065-067>069-071-152330- Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista- Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone- Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld- Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha- Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-Yankton-Union- OUTLOOK FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the low category. The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed. $$
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