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RFDFSD

Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
352 AM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

.DISCUSSION...

High temperatures will warm to near seasonable today with highs in
the 80s expected. Dew points will remain in the upper 50s to low
60s, contributing to slightly lower relative humidity values down to
40-50%. Winds will be on the light side with west/northwest wind
speeds up to 5-10 mph. Fuels remain green which will keep fire
danger low today. Showers and thunderstorms are possible along and
west of the James River late this afternoon into the overnight
hours. Some could be strong to severe.

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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-
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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 INDEPENDENCE DAY 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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