Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to the devastating fires that have left much of the LA area in ruins.

Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to the devastating fires that have left much of the LA area in ruins.

According to the National Weather Service, a “particularly dangerous situation warning” was issued in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties from 12 PM Monday through 10 AM Tuesday.

The National Weather Service issued its most critical fire warning, a "particularly dangerous situation" red flag alert, predicting dry Santa Ana winds of up to 50 to 70 miles per hour (80 to 112 ...

The criteria to issue a red flag warning that’s a Particularly Dangerous Situation include a forecast of sustained winds of at least 35 mph and/or gusts of at least 60 mph, single-digit relative ...

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. Advertisement ...

A "particularly dangerous situation red flag warning" has been issued for parts of Southern California, as more extreme winds are expected to impact the region and deadly fires continue to burn.

A "particularly dangerous situation red flag warning" has been issued for parts of Southern California, as more extreme winds are expected to impact the region and deadly fires continue to burn.

A “particularly dangerous situation red flag warning” has been issued for parts of Southern California, as more extreme winds are expected to impact the region and deadly fires continue to burn. The ...

A "particularly dangerous situation red flag warning" has been issued for parts of Southern California, as more extreme winds are expected to impact the region and deadly fires continue to burn.

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