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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
350 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

.DISCUSSION...

West/southwest winds will continue to gust up to 30-45 mph this
afternoon, strongest along and west of the James River. There could
be a sprinkle to an isolated shower beneath the cloud deck this
afternoon but rainfall amounts will be minimal. With highs in the
60s to just about 70 and dew points in the 40s, relative humidity
will fall to 30-60%. The higher humidity and green fuels will keep
fire danger low this afternoon despite the strong winds.

Additional showers and storms are expected tomorrow afternoon. These
storms look to be mainly east of I-29 and could bring another round
of meaningful rainfall. High temperatures will be a touch cooler in
the 60s with dew points remaining in the 40s, yielding humidity
values down to around 40%. Winds will be much lighter and variable
throughout the day. The conditions will promote low fire danger
across the area.

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OUTLOOK FOR WEDNESDAY 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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