FNUS63 KFSD 030935

RFDFSD



Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

435 AM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025



.DISCUSSION...



Isolated to scattered showers and storms east of I-29 and south of

I-90 continue to move east through mid morning. Otherwise, dry for

Thursday with breezy southerly winds. Although humidity 

increases, temperatures in the 90s to 100 degrees will drop RH 

values to around or just under 30% into south central SD. Hot and 

humid into the holiday weekend, with today the hottest day. Storm 

chances return mid afternoon on the 4th and continue through the 

evening Saturday. Breezy Friday and Saturday, with southerly winds

becoming northerly. Dry for most on Sunday with periodic 

shower/storm chances early to mid next week. Temperatures near to 

above normal Sunday onward. RH values remain above 35%. 





IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-

098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-031245-

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 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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