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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
343 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025

.DISCUSSION...

Cool and dry conditions expected today with highs in the 70s and
lows in the 50-60s. Winds will be northerly, becoming southerly
this afternoon around 5-10 mph.

Friday dew points increase to the upper 60s and 70s. Chances for
showers and thunderstorms return. Some could be strong to severe
producing large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall. Highs
will be in the upper 70s to 80s with lows in the 60s.

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098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-171145-
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 FRIDAY 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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