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RFDFSD



Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

419 AM CDT Mon May 4 2026



.DISCUSSION...

A cool front will drop south through the region today, turning 

southwesterly winds this morning to the north with the frontal 

passage. North winds will increase behind the front, with gusts of

30 to 35 mph expected this afternoon. If sprinkles or light rain 

showers develop along and behind the front, isolated stronger 

gusts of 40 to 45 mph will be possible.



Cooler temperatures tonight through the middle of the week. Some

areas will see a potential for early morning frost and near to 

below freezing low temperatures through Thursday morning, with 

high temperatures in the 50s for Tuesday and Wednesday.



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...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 TUESDAY 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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