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

252 PM CST Sun Nov 1 2026



.DISCUSSION...



Another dreary day continues with highs in the upper 50s to mid

60s. While conditions stay dry for now, still expecting increase

precipitation chances this evening. This along with marginally

breezy surface winds and higher dew points will keep our fire

concerns to a minimum for now.



Looking ahead, period of light to moderate precipitation through

Wednesday will dampen fuels and elevated dew points/RH values. Any

fire concerns would be primarily driven by the stronger winds.

With this in mind, still expecting the fire concerns to be on the

lower end moving forward.





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OUTLOOK FOR MONDAY 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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OUTLOOK FOR MONDAY 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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