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 Service.

Jan 20, 2025 · The National Weather Service issued another "Particularly dangerous situation" -- or PDS -- warning - for extreme red-flag conditions. It's the 5th PDS warning since November.

Jan 13, 2025 · Between Tuesday and Wednesday this week, the National Weather Service has issued a "particularly dangerous situation" warning for L.A. and Ventura counties — otherwise known as a PDS. So...

What Is the National Weather Service's PDS Warning? The National Weather Service’s Los Angeles page screams “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)” in hot pink letters against a gray background....

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 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 ...

The Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) wording is used in rare situations when long-lived, strong and violent tornadoes are possible. This enhanced wording may also accompany severe thunderstorm watches for intense convective wind storms.

Jan 13, 2025 · The National Weather Service’s warning of a particularly dangerous situation “is one of the loudest ways that we can shout,” said Rose Schoenfeld, a National Weather Service meteorologist.