Grassland Fire Danger Statement from NWS Sioux Falls

Grassland Fire Danger Statement

Statewide Grassland Fire Danger maps are also available for the states of South Dakota and Iowa.
Please take note of the legend beneath the maps for the color scheme.

Note: The Grassland Fire Danger statement will be issued daily from April 1st to November 15th, or as conditions warrant during the Spring and late Autumn. It will also be issued during the winter months if the index reaches High, Very High or Extreme. Please check the date on the map and the text product below to ensure you are looking at a current product.

Check the text product beneath the maps for detailed Fire Danger information.

Key for Fire Danger Maps:

	Low - Green
	Moderate - Blue
	High - Yellow

	Very High - Orange
	Extreme - Red

    
                        

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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement

National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD

500 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026



.DISCUSSION...



Gusty winds develop through this morning, with increased

potential for gusts of 35+ mph west of I-29 in the afternoon.

While relative humidity values will be well above red flag

criteria, the lack of snow cover and dry fuels will lead to

elevated fire danger this afternoon.



Winds increase further tonight through Friday. While scattered

snow showers and much colder temperatures will be present, high

wind gusts over 40 to 50 mph may lead to slightly elevated fire

danger again Friday.



Please be careful with fire...grass fires can move very quickly.



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...VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER...



The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the very high

category this afternoon. Very poor weather conditions and

very low moisture content of grasses, and other dry

organic material on the ground, indicate that dangerous

burning conditions exist. Fires will spread rapidly and

show erratic behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended.



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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014-SDZ038>040-053>056-060>062-065>071-151400-

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Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-

Kingsbury-Brookings-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Hanson-McCook-

Minnehaha-Hutchinson-Turner-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 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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...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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