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RFDFSD



Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

334 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2026



.DISCUSSION...

Warmer weather will continue to build into the area through Saturday

with temperatures well above normal. Some elevated fire conditions

are expected closer to the Missouri RIver, but overall winds will not

be too high as the relative humidity begins to decrease through

Saturday. A quick cool down comes Sunday/Monday, temperatures still above

normal, then back above normal again Tuesday and Wednesday.

Precipitation chances remain fairly low through the middle

of next week.



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Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Brule-Aurora-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-

Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-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 FRIDAY 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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Sioux-Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-

Davison-Hanson-McCook-Lincoln-



...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 FRIDAY 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.





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040-054>056-062-191145-

Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Buena Vista-Lincoln-Murray-

Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Kingsbury-Brookings-

Miner-Lake-Moody-Minnehaha-



...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 FRIDAY 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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