Southern California on edge as extreme Santa Ana winds, fire danger return and PDS warning takes effect in LA area
A rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning has been issued for Southern California as a powerful and potentially damaging Santa Ana wind event​ is expected.
Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, three fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
California Wildfires: New Warnings For LA and San Diego Amid High Winds
"A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly," the NWS said.
Southern California still faces "dangerous" fire weather, Santa Ana winds after PDS warning ends
Southern California will continue to face "dangerous fire weather conditions" including strong Santa Ana winds and extremely low humidity through later this week, forecasters said Tuesday.
'Extreme fire behavior' possible near LA, San Diego as Santa Ana winds return
Red flag warnings are in effect until Thursday for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Diego, due to low humidity and an uptick in Santa Ana winds.
Winds picking up in Southern California and at least 2 new fires break out
Winds picked up on Tuesday in Southern California and at least a couple of new wildfires broke out as firefighters remained on alert in extreme fire weather two weeks after two major blazes started that are still burning in the Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles braces for more extreme Santa Ana winds, fire weather as officials issue new PDS warning
The National Weather Service has issued another rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning in anticipation of Monday's Santa Ana wind event.
Another PDS alert issued, Los Angeles County reopens Altadena to residents
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‘PDS’ warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires
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Los Angeles under dangerous red flag warnings for extreme fire risk again this week
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What is PDS warning? NWS meteorologist explains
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California fires live updates: Los Angeles County fires death toll rises to 28
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New Fire Breaks Out in SoCal Sparking Evacuations, As Rare 'PDS' Warning Issued
A new fire has broken out in Southern California as firefighters tackle multiple deadly wildfires engulfing the state.
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Griffith Park closed with extreme fire risk in Los Angeles forecast
Griffith Park and other Los Angeles-area parks were closed Monday due to the increased risk of wildfires to start the week in ...
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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.
Update: Eaton Fire remains 89% contained, 14,021 acres burned in Los Angeles County
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery two weeks ago, it has burned 14,021 ...
Los Angeles-area fire crews pre-positioned ahead of Particularly Dangerous Situation taking effect, Bass says
Fire crews in the Los Angeles area are strategically positioned to respond to the Particularly Dangerous Situation weather ...