Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
943 FNUS63 KFSD 020749 RFDFSD Rangeland Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 249 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2026 .DISCUSSION... Mostly dry and seasonable conditions are expected today as highs approach the low to mid 60s for the day. With dew points in the mid to upper 30s, RH values will continue to be a smidge elevated with values between 40-45 percent this afternoon. While strengthening southeasterly winds could slightly enhance concerns mainly along and west of Highway-281, still thinking any fire concerns would be limited given the cooler temperatures and dampened fuels. Looking ahead, slight warmer conditions are expected by Saturday with more widespread breezy ahead of a cold front. With a few sprinkles in the forecast, dew points will be elevated. However, fire weather concerns will be low. SDZ038-050-052-053-057>059-063-064-021100- Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix- Douglas- ...MODERATE FIRE DANGER... The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the moderate category this afternoon. Marginal weather conditions or lowering moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that there is some potential for a fire to spread. Any outdoor burning should be closely monitored. OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY 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. $$ IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097- 098-NEZ013-014-SDZ039-040-054>056-060>062-065>071-021100- Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee- Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody- Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-Union- ...LOW FIRE DANGER... The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the low category this afternoon. Favorable weather conditions or a high moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that the probability of a fast moving fire is low. Outdoor burning under these conditions can usually be with reasonable safety precautions, but should be monitored. OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the low category. The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed. $$