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 …

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 …

2 days ago · Dismiss Weather Alerts Alerts Bar. What are Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) weather warnings? Updated: 10 minutes ago When a PDS is issued, it is for a very violent …

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. PDS expresses the...

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - We see weather headlines year round from winter to severe weather in the summer, but there is a set hierarchy to them. First, watches mean there’s a possibility. …

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 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 …

Jan 13, 2025 · Forecasters called the threat “extreme and life-threatening.”Then, on Dec. 9, residents of Los Angeles and Ventura counties were again warned of a “particularly dangerous …

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 …

A particularly dangerous situation (PDS) severe thunderstorm watch may be issued when conditions are favorable for thunderstorms containing 1 inch or larger hail and/or wind gusts of …