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 · 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 …

Jan 13, 2025 · A “Particularly Dangerous Situation” red flag warning appears on the National Weather Service’s website for Los Angeles due to the extreme risk of wildfires in the region, …

This is the motivation for using enhanced wording in a PDS TOR watch when there is a particular threat of multiple strong or violent tornadoes occurring in the watch area, in order to highlight …

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 …

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 …

Jan 19, 2025 · The National Weather Service issued a "particularly dangerous situation" alert for Los Angeles and Ventura counties as another dangerous wind event is expected this week.

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...

Jan 13, 2025 · A "Particularly Dangerous Situation" red flag warning appears on the National Weather Service's website for Los Angeles due to the extreme risk of wildfires in the region, …

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 …