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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

330 AM CDT Fri Oct 24 2025



.DISCUSSION...



Winds increase today out of the south, with afternoon gusts 20 to

25 mph. Minimum humidity values above 30% should temper widespread

concerns, especially with the lowest RH and strongest winds

offset. Mostly dry conditions are expected through the weekend,

with low (less than 15%) chances tonight south of I-90 and

Saturday morning across southwestern MN. 



Stronger winds are expected this weekend, with gusts up to 35 mph

(strongest Sunday). Increasing humidity to above 55% limits

widespread and critical fire danger, but locally elevated fire

danger is expected. More widespread rain chances are expected to

return by Monday through Tuesday, although there remains

uncertainty in exact timing and location. Mostly dry and breezy

conditions expected mid to late next week.





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098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-241130-

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-



...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 SATURDAY 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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