Sioux Falls, SD – Residents of Sioux Falls should prepare for an unusually warm and breezy weekend, with fire risks elevated due to dry conditions. While Thursday will bring light showers focused east of I-29, conditions will remain dry in most other areas, with highs climbing up to 72°F.
According to the National Weather Service, breezy conditions are expected to begin Thursday, with winds gusting up to 30 mph. Showers will be light and scattered, with the best chance of rainfall occurring between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday. However, these showers will do little to mitigate the fire danger that will rise significantly on Saturday as dry, breezy weather returns.
Heading into Friday, cooler temperatures will prevail, with highs dipping into the low 60s. The cooler period won’t last long as temperatures rebound into the upper 60s on Sunday. Breezy conditions will persist throughout the weekend, increasing the risk of wildfires across the region.
Local officials are urging residents to take precautions against fire hazards by avoiding outdoor burning and securing loose objects that could be swept away by the wind. Be especially cautious in areas east of I-29, where fire risks will be highest due to dry grasslands and gusty conditions.