Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
459 FNUS63 KFSD 010917 RFDFSD Rangeland Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 317 AM CST Sun Nov 1 2026 .DISCUSSION... Patchy fog continues through mid morning, with low clouds continuing today. Increasing southerly winds gust to around 30 to 35 mph west of the James River. Strong winds continue through Tuesday, with gusts 30 to 40 mph and 45 mph for south central SD. Rain spreads across the area from southwest to northeast tonight with rain continuing into mid week. Heaviest rain tonight and Monday, with isolated thunderstorms possible. High probability (over 60%) of rainfall totals over an inch, with low to moderate (15-55%) chances for 2 inches or more - highest north and west of Sioux Falls. Although winds will be strong into early this week, recent and expected rainfall limits widespread fire concerns. Cooler conditions return later this week. IAZ001>003-012>014-020-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-NEZ013- 014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-011230- Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-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- ...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 MONDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high 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. $$ IAZ021-022-031-032-011230- Cherokee-Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida- ...LOW FIRE DANGER... The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the low category this afternoon. Favorable weather conditions or a high moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that the probability of a fast moving fire is low. Outdoor burning under these conditions can usually be with reasonable safety precautions, but should be monitored. OUTLOOK FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high category. The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed. $$