What’s a bomb cyclone? Here’s what you need to know about the terrifying weather term
Also known as bombogenesis, this weather pattern is a low-pressure system that strengthens rapidly. It causes high winds and precipitation.
Seattle weather: 'Bomb cyclone' off WA coast to bring high winds, rain
The forecast headlines tonight include strong winds, widespread rain, and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades starting Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday. Showers will continue to taper this evening with overnight lows dropping into the mid to low 30s.
3 states brace for 'bomb cyclone' as rain and hurricane force winds to hammer west coast
Residents of the northwest are bracing this week for an incoming atmospheric river poised to slam Northern California, Oregon and Washington this week, bringing heavy rain and potential hurricane-force winds to the region.
Washington state and the west coast brace for severe weather, possible ‘bomb cyclone’
The National Weather Service and Washington weather expert Cliff Mass say Washington will see winds up to 65mph this week.
Bomb cyclone will lead to damaging winds in western Washington Tuesday
Sailors should remain in port, alter their course or secure their vessels for severe conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
Western states face powerful atmospheric river, potential bomb cyclone
Starting Tuesday, the Pacific Northwest could get at least 6 inches of rain, with 20-plus inches possible in the mountains. Strong winds could cause power outages.
Bomb cyclone to pound West Coast as significant rain from California to Washington could cause travel issues
A powerful bomb cyclone associated with a major atmospheric river is forecast to drench the West Coast, from Washington to California, midweek, potentially leading to flooding.
West Coast bracing for 'bomb' cyclone
A low-pressure system headed for Northern California and Oregon is likely to bring extreme rain and strong winds.
West Coast ‘Bomb Cyclone’ predicted
A powerful storm system will bring heavy mountain snowfall, rain, and high winds to the Pacific Northwest and Northern California through midweek. Numerous flash floods, hazardous travel, power outages,
Bomb Cyclone Alert Issued in Three States — Details
A storm like no other is expected off the West Coast, and it's about to unleash chaos on the waters. With powerful winds, towering waves, and a rapidly intensifying cyclone, the National Weather Service has issued urgent warnings.
A 'bomb cyclone' sounds scary but meteorologist says it's not alarmist
The use of terms including "atmospheric rivers" and "bomb cyclones" to describe weather phenomena has moved out of scientific journals and into the mainstream in recent years, but meteorologist Cindy Day says there's nothing alarmist about the language.
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What is a bomb cyclone? Everything WA residents need to know
Keep reading to learn what a bomb cyclone is and how it will impact Washington residents. Believe it or not, the term ...
High Wind, Blizzard Warnings issued as 'bomb cyclone' approaches PNW
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Forecasters expecting ‘bomb cyclone’ to hit Whatcom County, along with atmospheric river
A weather phenomenon called a “bomb cyclone” is poised to strike Bellingham and the rest of Western Washington, along with an ...
Bomb cyclone to bring strong winds for Puget Sound, blizzard warning for Mount Rainier
A strong low-pressure system off the Pacific Coast will make landfall Tuesday, bringing with it high-speed gusts and perhaps ...
Bomb Cyclone could bring up to 15 inches of rain to parts of California
The heaviest rain seems to be targeting Northern California, where there will be widespread rain totals of at least five to ...