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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
330 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

.DISCUSSION...
Hot, dry and windy conditions will lead to widespread High to
Very High Grassland Fire Danger today. Afternoon humidity
levels are expected to remain just above critical values
(minimum afternoon humidity 23-35%, with driest conditions in
south central South Dakota). However, south winds gusting as
high as 35 to 45 MPH will overcome the marginal humidity levels,
especially where grasses are more cured or crops are ready for
harvest. With this in mind, farmers and others working outdoors
should be mindful of their equipment usage to avoid sparking a
fire in the dry fuels.

Locations along and east of I-29 will remain breezy and warm
ahead of a cold front on Sunday, with southwest to west winds
gusting 25 to 30 MPH and humidity levels falling to 30-40%. This
will keep the Grassland Fire Danger in the High category in many
areas, so continued caution is advised.

After the cold front passes, much of next week will provide dry
conditions with cooler temperatures and lighter winds allowing
for less dangerous harvesting conditions.

People are urged to exercise extreme care with respect to outdoor
activities that could cause grass fires. Avoid equipment that can
cause sparks in dry grass or crops. Do not toss cigarettes on the
ground. Report new fires quickly to the nearest fire department
or law enforcement office.

IAZ001>003-012>014-022-SDZ056-062-066-067-070-071-041130-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Buena Vista-Moody-
Minnehaha-Turner-Lincoln-Union-

...VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER...

The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the very high
category this afternoon. Very poor weather conditions and
very low moisture content of grasses, and other dry
organic material on the ground, indicate that dangerous
burning conditions exist. Fires will spread rapidly and
show erratic behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

OUTLOOK FOR SUNDAY 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.


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SDZ050-055-057>061-063>065-068-069-041130-
Gregory-Lake-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-
Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-Yankton-

...VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER...

The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the very high
category this afternoon. Very poor weather conditions and
very low moisture content of grasses, and other dry
organic material on the ground, indicate that dangerous
burning conditions exist. Fires will spread rapidly and
show erratic behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

OUTLOOK FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index
will reach the moderate to 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.


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IAZ020-021-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-NEZ013-014-
SDZ038>040-052>054-041130-
Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-
Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-
Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-

...HIGH FIRE DANGER...

The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high category
this afternoon. Unfavorable weather conditions and low
moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material
on the ground, indicate that there is a high potential for
a fire to spread.. Outdoor burning should be restricted to
early morning or evening hours, when wind speeds are usually
lower and the relative humidity is higher.

OUTLOOK FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index
will reach the moderate 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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