'PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires.
The National Weather Service's Los Angeles page screams “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)” in hot pink letters against ...
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Cheat Sheet: What is a 'PDS' — the most extreme fire weather warning that's issued again for this week
Think of PDS or "particular dangerous situation" as the National Weather Service's Rolls Royce for fire weather.
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PDS Red Flag Warning issued as Southern California tries to control massive wildfires: What is a PDS warning?
As firefighters struggle to gain control of massive and deadly wildfires that are raging across parts of the Los Angeles area ...
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What's a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning and other wildfire terms
Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to ...
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Rare PDS Tornado Watch Issued for Parts of East Texas, Louisiana
A rare Particularly Dangerous Situation Tornado Watch has been issued for portions of East Texas and Louisiana ...
What a New Round of ‘Particularly Dangerous’ Winds Means for the L.A. Fires Situation
As fires in the region remain uncontained, L.A. officials say they’re “ready” for an incoming new round of strong winds.
All Tornado Warnings Are Important, But They Aren't All The Same
A tornado warning that carries with it a "tornado emergency" is the rarest and is reserved for the most dire situations. This ...
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'PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires.
PDS warnings were first used to warn of tornado outbreaks in the Midwest. More than a decade ago, three meteorologists proposed expanding their use to disasters such as ice storms, floods ...