Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
976 FNUS63 KFSD 170831 RFDFSD Rangeland Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 331 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025 .DISCUSSION... After morning clouds and sprinkles move away, warm and breezy afternoon conditions are expected. Relative humidity values will however keep the fire danger low. By Saturday, a cold front will arrive by mid-day bringing a fairly widespread rain risk to the region. However, strong afternoon gusts as high as 35 mph could still increase fire danger risks. A warmer and dry Sunday is expected, however southerly winds will remain well below critical thresholds. IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098- SDZ038>040-050-052>071-171145- 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- ...MODERATE FIRE DANGER... The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the moderate category this afternoon. Marginal weather conditions or lowering moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that there is some potential for a fire to spread. Any outdoor burning should be closely monitored. OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY 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. $$ IAZ031-NEZ013-014-171145- Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota- ...LOW FIRE DANGER... The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the low category this afternoon. Favorable weather conditions or a high moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that the probability of a fast moving fire is low. Outdoor burning under these conditions can usually be with reasonable safety precautions, but should be monitored. OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the moderate category. The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed. $$