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

359 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026



.DISCUSSION...



An unseasonably warm day is ahead with highs mainly the 70s to mid

80s. This combined with low RH values in the 15-30 percent range

this afternoon will lead to elevated fire weather concerns especially

across northwestern IA and far southeastern SD. The only limiting

factor will be the variable winds with gusts between 15-25 mph.

With this in mind, high to very high fire danger is expected this

afternoon.



Looking into Tuesday, stronger winds with gusts between 25-35 mph

behind a cold front along with low RH values in the 20-30 percent

range will drive the elevated fire risk. However, with persistent

cloud cover and the potential for dampened fuels with a few

scattered showers in the morning; this particular risk is a bit

more uncertain, but more widespread. With this in mind, very high

fire danger will persist from the afternoon through the early

evening.



Make sure to avoid any outdoor burning today as a fire could

spread quickly given the environment!





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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 TUESDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index

will reach the very 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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...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 TUESDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index

will reach the very 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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