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
Strong winds will trigger a High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory for Western Washington Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday morning. The strongest winds will be along the coast, Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Cascade Foothills with gusts up to 65 mph possible. The rest of the Puget Sound will be breezy, with gusts around 45-50 mph.
What is a ‘bomb cyclone’?
Check out this video as KIRO 7 PinPoint Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer explains the weather moving, including what a bomb cyclone is, what you need to prepare, and where he’s really watching windspeeds.
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.
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.
Power outages likely as 'bomb cyclone' forms off B.C. coast, meteorologist says
Forecasters are warning of hurricane-level wind gusts as a "bomb cyclone" forms off the coast of Vancouver Island late Tuesday.
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,
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.
US Braces for Bomb Cyclone: What It Is And Why It’s Dangerous
The United States is on edge as a massive bomb cyclone, fueled by an intense atmospheric river, is poised to wreak havoc across the West Coast. This powerful weather system, set to hit this week, brings with it hurricane-force winds,
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.
‘Bomb cyclone’ threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest
Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for what is expected to be the strongest storm of the season so far ...
High Wind, Blizzard Warnings issued as 'bomb cyclone' approaches PNW
Up in the mountains, the howling winds plus incoming precipitation will combine to bring on white-out conditions due to heavy ...
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Pacific 'Bomb Cyclone' Will Usher In Strong Atmospheric River To West With Heavy Rain, Snow, High Winds
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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 ...
What is bombogenesis? Understanding the science behind upcoming bomb cyclone
A bomb cyclone is a low-pressure system that drops in pressure by 24 millibars within 24 hours. Here's what Washingtonians can expect from the upcoming system.
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.
Atmospheric River Forecast | A timeline of rain expected in California this week
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