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..."

These are called Particularly Dangerous Situations, or PDS. This term is meant to grab attention. These are issued when the threat is long-lived and violent. Usually, when a PDS is issued, it is ...

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 · 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.

Jan 13, 2025 · L ast Monday, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a rare “particularly dangerous situation” (PDS) red flag warning to Los Angeles and Ventura counties about incoming strong winds. “This is...

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 14, 2025 · A “particularly dangerous situation red flag warning” has been issued for parts of Southern California, as more extreme winds are expected to impact the region and deadly fires continue to burn.

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.

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.

Jan 15, 2025 · The “particularly dangerous situation” for extreme fire weather is expected to return at 3 a.m. Wednesday for portions of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, and is expected to last until 3 p.m.