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

The National Weather Service issued another "Particularly dangerous situation" -- or PDS -- warning - for extreme red-flag conditions. It's the 5th PDS warning since November. "Ultimately every ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...