Yankton County Emergency Management
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RFDFSD
Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
503 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
.DISCUSSION...
High to Very High fire danger again today with highs in the mid 60s (south central SD) to 70s elsewhere. Winds remain breezy during the day around 15-25 mph and gusts to 35 mph or higher. Generally,
284
FNUS63 KFSD 141003
RFDFSD
Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
503 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
.DISCUSSION...
High to Very High fire danger again today with highs in the mid 60s (south central SD) to 70s elsewhere. Winds remain breezy during the day around 15-25 mph and gusts to 35 mph or higher. Generally, expect southerly winds to the east of the James River, with an earlier in the day shift to northerly for south central SD. Potential limiting factor will be minimum RH values between 25 and 35% - with the lowest RH offset in location from the strongest winds.
Rain, including thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, and snow return to the region tonight through Saturday, which along with cooler temperatures, should limit fire concerns into the early part of next week.
People are urged to exercise extreme care with respect to outdoor activities that could cause grass fires. Avoid equipment that can cause sparks near dry grass or brush. Do not toss cigarettes on the ground. Report new fires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.
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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 SATURDAY 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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NO Open Burning in Yankton County 03-14 -2025
Hazardous Weather Outlook
03-14,15-2025
