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RFDFSD



Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

309 AM CDT Sun Mar 22 2026



.DISCUSSION...



Northerly winds remain strong with gusts to 40 mph through

sunrise, tapering down through the day Sunday. Cooler temperatures

and RH values above 35% will limit fire danger to the High

category. Warmer and breezy conditions west of the James River may

lead to some elevated concerns in south central SD Monday with

minimum RH around 30%. Can't rule out some isolated sprinkles or

showers Monday during the afternoon and evening, but confidence in

occurrence and/or measurable precipitation remains low. 



Dry weather continues into mid week, with warmer temperatures and

lower humidity. Warmer temperatures and windy conditions Thursday

could lead to more widespread fire concerns. Cooler temperatures

return late week.





IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ090-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-053-

055-056-058>071-221115-

Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-

Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Jackson-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Sanborn-

Lake-Moody-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-

Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Union-



...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 MONDAY 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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MNZ071-072-080-081-089-097-098-SDZ038>040-052-054-057-221115-

Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Pipestone-Rock-Beadle-

Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Miner-Brule-



...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 MONDAY 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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