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Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Powerful winds and extremely dry air could create dangerous fire conditions across southeast South Dakota by Thursday afternoon, with gusts strong enough to damage trees and disrupt power in some communities.
According to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, a Fire Weather Watch is in effect from noon until 9 p.m. Thursday, when humidity levels are expected to drop between 25% and 35% while southwest winds gust between 30 and 45 mph. These conditions can allow grass fires to spread rapidly across open land…