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PDS tornado warnings are currently issued on an experimental basis by the 38 National Weather Service Weather Forecast Offices within the Central Region. [16] The criteria for a PDS warning are when a tornado on the ground has been spotted or confirmed, or a significant tornado is expected based on radar signatures.
The NWS has the option of adding enhanced wording to severe thunderstorm warnings and update statements issued as a Severe Weather Statement (SVS)—"particularly dangerous situation" (PDS), "severe thunderstorm emergency", or, as used by some Central and Southern Region offices as indicative PDS wording, "this is a very dangerous storm"—when ...
The Midwest, including portions of Iowa, was under a “particularly dangerous situation tornado watch” on May 21. The PDS watch is a special label applied to watches by the National Weather ...
An example of a tornado warning polygon issued by the National Weather Service. A tornado warning (SAME code: TOR) is a public warning that is issued by weather forecasting agencies to an area in the direct path of a tornado, or a severe thunderstorm capable of producing one, and advises individuals in that area to take cover.
A severe weather warning is more serious than a watch. It signals dangerous weather is happening, is on its way or has a high chance of occurring. It signals dangerous weather is happening, is on ...
A tornado warning means "take action now" as a tornado has been sighted or is indicated by weather radar. There is imminent danger to life and property. Move to an interior room on the lowest ...
Tornado Watch issued prior to the 2023 Rolling Fork tornado.. A tornado watch (SAME code: TOA) is a statement issued by weather forecasting agencies to advise the public that atmospheric conditions in a given region may lead to the development of tornadoes within (or near) the region over a period of several hours. [1]
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued over the Southwest Ohio region until 4 p.m., and a tornado warning has been issued in parts of Kentucky.