In weather forecasting in the United States, "particularly dangerous situation" (PDS) is the wording used by the National Weather Service to convey special urgency in watch or warning …

Jan 13, 2025 · The National Weather Service’s Los Angeles page screams “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)” in hot pink letters against a gray background. It’s a rare warning …

Jan 13, 2025 · What is a "particularly dangerous situation" alert? What are the criteria? How often is it issued? The National Weather Service uses a number of shorthands to warn the public of …

When the threat for damage caused by severe convection is unusually high, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) enhances the wording of its convective watch product with the following …

Oct 13, 2021 · Forecasters use data to predict where tornadoes are likely to occur and issue tornado alerts when conditions warrant them. In some cases, forecasters will issue a …

Jan 14, 2025 · Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to the devastating fires that have left much of …

Jan 14, 2025 · Particularly Dangerous Situation, or "PDS" for short, is the most extreme advance notice that can be issued for expected weather hazards by the National Weather...

The "Particularly Dangerous Situation" wording is used in Tornado Watches for rare situations when long-lived intense tornadoes are likely. This enhanced wording may also accompany …

Jun 12, 2013 · A Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) is a term used in rare situations when long-lived, strong and violent tornadoes are possible. A PDS can also accompany severe...

A Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) is a type of enhanced wording first used by the Storm Prediction Center (SPC), a national guidance center of the United States National Weather …