A series of storms fueled by a strong atmospheric river is taking aim at the Bay Area and Northern California, intensified by a so-called "bomb cyclone" that promises heavy rain and potential flooding.

A weather phenomenon called a “bomb cyclone” is poised to strike Bellingham and the rest of Western Washington, along with an atmospheric river of drenching rain and mountain snow. What’s a bomb cyclone? Here’s what you need to know about the terrifying weather term

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.

A powerful atmospheric river tied to a bomb cyclone will bring more than a foot of rain, high winds to West Coast.

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.

The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system to move in this week, fueled by an atmospheric river​ and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean?

The West Coast is preparing for a long-duration heavy rain event from a bomb cyclone set to form Tuesday. Threat level: The rapidly intensifying storm, taking shape in the northeastern Pacific Ocean,

A powerful storm will develop off the West Coast and likely bomb out. This could trigger strong winds, flooding, mudslides, power outages & feet of snow in the higher elevations of California, Oregon & Washington.