Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD

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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
449 PM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025

.DISCUSSION...

Marginally breezy winds are currently being observed this afternoon
with west/southwest winds gusting up to 20-25 mph. Temperatures have
warmed to the 60s to low 70s while humidity values remain near and
above 40%. Thus, no fire danger is expected for the rest of the
afternoon.

A cold front will pass through the area tomorrow morning. This will
result in stronger northwest winds for the afternoon hours with
northwest winds gusting up to 25-35 mph. Light rain showers will be
pushing through the area throughout the day. The rain and abundant
cloud cover will keep humidity values above critical thresholds.
However, some elevated fire danger is possible if breaks in the
clouds can warm highs a bit more than the expected temperatures
peaking in the 50s and 60s. With the stronger winds in place, some
elevated fire danger is possible.

Temperatures will be warmer on Sunday, leading to lower humidity
values. However, winds will be much weaker, keeping fire danger at
bay.

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SDZ038>040-050-052>071-180100-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-
Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-Union-

OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY 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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Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-

OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY 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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