Think of PDS or "particular dangerous situation" as the National Weather Service's Rolls Royce for fire weather.

Particularly Dangerous Situation, or "PDS" for short, is the most extreme advance notice that can be issued for expected ...

Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to ...

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, hurricanes, ...

Tornado warnings are still in effect across parts ... “A Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) tornado watch is issued when volatile conditions are expected to lead to many tornadoes, including ...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — A large tornado touched down southwest of Port Arthur Saturday afternoon, resulting in urgent warnings for residents across Jefferson County to seek immediate shelter.