‘Bomb Cyclone’ dampens Christmas revelry in US, millions affected| Videos
2 years ago

‘Bomb Cyclone’ dampens Christmas revelry in US, millions affected| Videos

Hindustan Times  

The winter storm that hit the United States on Thursday - which was set to develop into ‘Bomb Cyclone’ - led to dropping of temperature to as low as minus 40 Degrees Celsius. According to the National Weather Service, the federal government agency tasked with providing weather forecast, the cyclone can cause snowfall of up to a half inch per hour and reduce visibility drastically. "Ground blizzard conditions filmed by highway patrol as a large and historic winter storm Polar Express rapidly intensifies." The NWS report also stated that a large number of states - from Washington state to Florida - were under wind-chill alerts, blizzard warnings, or other winter weather advisories by late Thursday, affecting more than 200 million people, or roughly 60 per cent of the US population.

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Urgent warning to eight US states as bomb cyclone is expected to cause hurricane-like conditions
1 week, 5 days ago

Urgent warning to eight US states as bomb cyclone is expected to cause hurricane-like conditions

Daily Mail  

An urgent weather warning has been issued for eight East Coast states with a bomb cyclone expected to unleash hurricane conditions in the region. Meteorologists predict that states from Maine to New York will see the worst impacts, with dangerous flooding and widespread power outages predicted to start on Wednesday evening. Five states are bracing for dangerous flooding and power …

Bomb Cyclone hits Northwest US, killing 2 and causing widespread power outages
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1 month ago

Bomb Cyclone hits Northwest US, killing 2 and causing widespread power outages

Live Mint  

A major storm swept across the northwest US, battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least two people. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died Tuesday night when a large tree fell on a homeless encampment, South County Fire said in a statement. The weather service warned people on the …

Bomb cyclone kills 2 and causes widespread power outages across northwest US
1 month ago

Bomb cyclone kills 2 and causes widespread power outages across northwest US

Daily Mail  

A 'once in a decade' bomb cyclone has unleashed itself on several West Coast states, leaving hundreds of thousands of Americans without power and two dead. The bomb cyclone - so called because of its rapid intensification Tuesday - and has already caused significant damage as it moves toward Washington, Oregon and northern California. Storm surge crashes along the shores …

‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the US Northwest
1 month ago

‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the US Northwest

Associated Press  

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — A major storm battered the U.S. Northwest with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages, closing schools and downing trees that killed at least two people. The weather service warned people on the West Coast about the danger of trees during high winds, posting on the social platform X: “Stay safe by avoiding exterior rooms and …

“Once in a decade” bomb cyclone hits the Pacific Northwest, leaving at least one dead
1 month ago

“Once in a decade” bomb cyclone hits the Pacific Northwest, leaving at least one dead

Salon  

A “once in a decade” bomb cyclone pummeled the Pacific Northwest on early Wednesday, with southern Canada and Washington, Oregon and California experiencing wind speeds as high as 101 mph, torrential rain and heavy mountain snow. The so-called “bomb cyclone” is a previously-rare superstorm that often occurs during winter after a rapid deepening in low pressure within a specific area. …

How a ‘bomb cyclone’ helped fuel California’s deadly storm
10 months, 2 weeks ago

How a ‘bomb cyclone’ helped fuel California’s deadly storm

LA Times  

The deadly storm that is walloping California with hurricane-force winds and record amounts of rainfall was fueled in part by the powerful weather phenomenon known as a “bomb cyclone,” according to the National Weather Service office in Monterey, Calif. “For those keeping score, it also looks like it reached ‘bomb’ status,” a weather service forecast issued Sunday evening said. But …

Watch: Niagara falls is ‘winter wonderland’ after deadly, bone-chilling US storm
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Niagara falls is ‘winter wonderland’ after deadly, bone-chilling US storm

Hindustan Times  

Following a deadly winter storm in the United States, the Niagara Falls partially froze as thick, hard snow hit the iconic waterfall. Even though, due to the constant and extremely fast flowing water, it is not possible for the enormous amount of liquid to be completely frozen, stunning photographs of the Niagara Falls were seen with social media users calling …

Hell freezes over during US bomb cyclone
1 year, 11 months ago

Hell freezes over during US bomb cyclone

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At least three people died in the Buffalo …

Bomb cyclone continues to batter US as death toll mounts to 34, millions still without power
1 year, 11 months ago

Bomb cyclone continues to batter US as death toll mounts to 34, millions still without power

India Today  

At least 34 people have lost their lives in weather-related incidents across the United States, according to an NBC News tally as the monster storm gripped most of the nation coupled with snow, ice and howling winds, reported Reuters. The drift is up to their second story patio #ONstorm #BombCyclone pic.twitter.com/ocbD9KPuZF — Smith December 25, 2022 The storm, known as …

Bomb cyclone unleashes Christmas mayhem, 17 dead, millions without power, travel disrupted across US
1 year, 11 months ago

Bomb cyclone unleashes Christmas mayhem, 17 dead, millions without power, travel disrupted across US

India Today  

At least 17 people died and seven lakh are without power as the cyclone bomb brought Christmas mayhem across the United States. Airlines cancel thousands of U.S. flights over winter storm https://t.co/9F4YEzKhVa pic.twitter.com/cEkPsUS8I0 — Reuters U.S. News December 24, 2022 The weather disrupted holiday travel, leaving travelers facing delays and cancellations during one of the busiest times of the year. …

EXPLAINER: Arctic blast sweeps US, causes bomb cyclone
1 year, 11 months ago

EXPLAINER: Arctic blast sweeps US, causes bomb cyclone

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An arctic blast has brought extreme cold, heavy snow and intense wind across much of the U.S. — just in time for the holidays. Pretty much everyone east of the Rockies — around two-thirds of the country — will see extreme weather, said Ryan Maue, a private meteorologist in the Atlanta area. This weather system is expected …

Historic 'bomb cyclone' freezes North America
2 years ago

Historic 'bomb cyclone' freezes North America

The Hindu  

The extreme cold weather hitting North America in the run-up to Christmas holidays is due to a phenomenon called a "bomb cyclone". The U.S. National Weather Service said this "once in a generation type event" has the power to turn deadly and is already breaking cold-weather records — with temperatures falling to minus 53 degrees Celsius in western Canada, minus …

‘This is Serious’: What is Bomb Cyclone, the Once-in-a-Generation Storm to Hit US?
2 years ago

‘This is Serious’: What is Bomb Cyclone, the Once-in-a-Generation Storm to Hit US?

News 18  

Most Americans have been warned to brace for record freezing temperatures, very heavy snowfall, strong winds and upended travel plans as the ‘bomb cyclone’ approaches a large swath of the country. The National Weather Service said: “This will not be your average cold front as temperatures could drop 20 or more degrees within a few hours,” US President Joe Biden …

Heavy snow and plunging temperatures: What is a bomb cyclone?
2 years ago

Heavy snow and plunging temperatures: What is a bomb cyclone?

Al Jazeera  

The United States braces for a cold snap as wind chill temperatures could drop to dangerous levels far below zero. The weather system, which may build into a “bomb cyclone,” is expected to move east in the days leading up to Christmas, disrupting travel and causing hazardous winter conditions. Much of the US will see below-average temperatures through the middle …

Photos: Arctic blast upends travel, disrupts power in US, Canada
2 years ago

Photos: Arctic blast upends travel, disrupts power in US, Canada

Al Jazeera  

Tens of millions of Americans are enduring bone-chilling temperatures, blizzard-like conditions, power outages and cancelled holiday gatherings due to a winter storm that forecasters say is nearly unprecedented in its scope. The agency’s weather map “depicts one of the greatest extents of winter weather warnings and advisories ever”, forecasters said in a statement. “My toes were freezing off,” he said …

Winter ‘bomb cyclone’ looms ahead of US holiday weekend
2 years ago

Winter ‘bomb cyclone’ looms ahead of US holiday weekend

Al Jazeera  

A ‘once-in-a-generation’ winter storm with temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius causes Christmas travel chaos. Heading into the Christmas holiday weekend, the looming storm was forecast to develop into what forecasters described as a “bomb cyclone“, unleashing heavy, blinding snow from the northern Plains and Great Lakes region to the upper Mississippi Valley and western New York. ‘Bomb cyclone’ …

Bomb cyclone causes chaos on the East Coast, bringing six inches of snow in NYC
2 years, 11 months ago

Bomb cyclone causes chaos on the East Coast, bringing six inches of snow in NYC

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Major US cities across …

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