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 messages for unusually extreme and life-threatening severe weather. It is used in the format "This is a particularly dangerous situation..."

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 adverse fire...

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...

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 statement: Such watches are known as “PDS” watches.

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 the LA area in ruins.

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 "Particularly Dangerous Situation" watch or warning to highlight the threat.

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 Severe Thunderstorm Watches for widespread significant severe events, usually produced by exceptionally intense derechos.

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 aimed at seizing attention ahead of extreme wildfire risk that’s predicted to start in Southern California at 4 a.m. (1200GMT) Tuesday.

Jan 16, 2025 · With major concerns surrounding its wind forecast, the NWS issued a rare "particularly dangerous situation alert." The advisory is often used in the lead-up to hurricanes and tornadoes.

Jan 13, 2025 · SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, THE DEATH TOLL CONTINUES TO GO UP AS THOSE WILDFIRES DEVASTATE THE LA AREA. OFFICIALS SAY AT LEAST 24 PEOPLE ARE DEAD. ANOTHER 16 PEOPLE ARE STILL MISSING RIGHT NOW, AND THAT...