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RFDFSD

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
306 AM CST Wed Nov 4 2026

.DISCUSSION...

Periods of light rain and drizzle continue mainly east of the
James River into Wednesday night. Additional rainfall less than
half an inch, highest toward US Hwy 14 and into southwestern MN.
Rain diminishes tonight into early Thursday from west to east.
Breezy northwesterly wind gusts 25 to 35 mph continue into
Wednesday night, with gusts around 25 mph Thursday. Cooler
temperatures prevail into late week, with warmer temperatures by
early next week. Although conditions dry out late week onward,
fire concerns remain low given recent rainfall.


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098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-041215-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-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-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-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 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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