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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
157 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.DISCUSSION...

Above average high temperatures are expected today with highs in the
upper 70s and 80s expected. Relative humidity (RH) values will fall
to around 30-40% this afternoon but winds will be light and
variable. The light winds will preclude any fire danger today.

Elevated fire danger returns to locations west of the James River
tomorrow afternoon as southerly winds gusts up to around 30 mph.
High temperatures will warm to the 80s and perhaps up to around 90
degrees F across parts of central South Dakota. This will lower RH
values down to around 25-40%, lowest west of the James River. Fuels
remain on the greener side though so only moderate fire danger is
expected at this time.

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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-
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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 THURSDAY 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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