FNUS63 KFSD 041939

RFDFSD



Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

239 PM CDT Mon May 4 2026



.DISCUSSION...



A mild and breezy day continues! With temperatures in the 50s to

60s continuing this afternoon along with lower dew points,

relative humidity values have fallen to the near-critical values

in the 25-35 percent range. This combined with breezy northerly

winds with gusts between 25-35 mph has led to elevated fire

concerns for most areas along and east of I-29. While a few light

sprinkles and greening fuels could work to mitigate some of the

fire danger, decided that the conditions warrant a special weather

statement (SPS) through 8 PM. With this in mind, make sure to limit

any activities that could create a spark!





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

098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-042245-

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-



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.





$$