Burn Bans issued in multiple Siouxland counties as summer-like stretch drags on
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The continued hot, breezy, and dry stretch of weather continues across Siouxland through early this week, resulting in near critical to critical fire danger in parts of the area that continue to be in severe to extreme drought.
In response to this dangerous fire weather, several counties in NE Nebraska and SE South Dakota have issued burn bans.
Nebraska statewide burn ban extended again
In Nebraska, Governor Jim Pillen extended the open burn ban and suspension of burn permit issuance throughout much of the state.
The ban will remain in place through May 20. According to Governor Pillen's executive order, 'under no circumstances are burns to be authorized in any area' when a Red Flag Warning is issued. You can find the full executive order .
Additional burn bans in the Siouxland area include:
Yankton County, SD: Now through Wednesday, May 14th (Yankton County EMA)
Union County, SD: Until 9 PM Monday, May 12th & 11 AM-8 PM Tuesday, May 13th
No burning/open burns are permitted in these areas.
Red Flag Warnings remain in effect through 9 PM Monday night for all areas within these burn bans with highs into the upper 80's/low 90's, gust 30-40 mph, and relative humidities less than 20-25% in place.
In addition, Fire Weather Watches have already been issued from 11 AM through 9 PM Tuesday with near-critical to critical fire danger expected once again across the region as extremely dry, warm, and breezy conditions continue.
Elevated fire danger is expected outside of these areas as well though with nearly all of Siouxland at least abnormally dry. Caution should be exercised regardless of if you're in a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch as any fire that is sparked will spread rapidly.
In and around these burn bans and Red Flag Warnings/Fire Weather watches, exercise extreme caution to avoid sparking a fire and:
Use grills/smokers/etc on gravel/paved/non-grassy surfaces
Properly dispose of cigarettes, don't toss them onto the ground
Avoid outdoor burning & adhere to any burn bans issued
Secure tow chains to avoid dragging/sparking
Don't drive/park on grass/vegetation
Be careful with equipment/tools that may cause sparks
If you spot a fire, report it immediately by calling 911
For the latest weather any time in Siouxland, visit the .
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