What is a PDS tornado watch? Here's what to know
When the threat of damage caused by storms is particularly high, forecasters will issue what's known as a "PDS" watch.
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Joplin, Missouri area (April 26–27, 2026): A Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) tornado warning was issued for Joplin and nearby towns as a dangerous supercell tracked eastward. Authorities urged immediate shelter as radar and reports indicated a confirmed tornado with large hail and damaging winds.[1]
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Oklahoma/Texas region context: Several recent PDS alerts in the central U.S. have signaled high risk for violent tornadoes, with warnings and defensive actions in place for parts of Oklahoma and Texas as storms moved through, including Clay and Parker counties in Texas and surrounding locales.[2][3]
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General definition context: A PDS designation is reserved for the rare, highest-severity tornado threats, used when there is strong confidence that long-lived, violent tornadoes could occur and cause significant damage.[7][9]
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Citations:
- Reported PDS tornado warning for Joplin, MO and related warnings.[1]
- Central U.S. PDS alerts covering OK/TX regions.[3][2]
- Definition and usage of PDS Tornado terminology.[9][7]