Sioux Falls, SD – Residents across southeastern South Dakota face a significant weather transition this week as temperatures climb into the middle 70s, elevated fire danger develops Thursday, and a weekend storm pattern brings increasing rain chances and a sharp cooldown. Sioux Falls could see afternoon temperatures fall from 76 degrees Friday to just 55 degrees Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, a hazardous weather outlook issued at 3:17 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, identifies elevated fire danger Thursday as warm, dry and breezy conditions develop. The agency also warns of patchy valley fog Wednesday and Thursday mornings, potentially reducing visibility below two miles in some locations.
Fire Danger Increases Before Weekend Rain The most immediate concern involves Thursday’s combination of warmth, dry conditions and increasing winds…