'Bomb cyclone' knocks out power to over 600,000 and downs trees across northwest US
4 months, 1 week ago

'Bomb cyclone' knocks out power to over 600,000 and downs trees across northwest US

Hindustan Times  

A major storm swept across the northwest U.S. Tuesday evening, battering the region with strong winds and rain and causing widespread power outages and downed trees that killed at least one person. As of 8 p.m., the peak wind speed was in Canadian waters, where gusts of 101 mph were reported off the coast of Vancouver Island, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle. Along the Oregon coast, there were wind gusts as high at 79 mph Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service in Medford, Oregon, while wind speed of 77 mph was recorded at Mount Rainier in Washington. The national Weather Service warned people on the West Coast about the danger of trees during high winds, posting on X, “Stay safe by avoiding exterior rooms and windows and by using caution when driving.” In northern California, flood and high wind watches were in effect, with up to 8 inches of rain predicted for parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, North Coast and Sacramento Valley. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for parts of southwestern Oregon through Friday evening, while rough winds and seas halted a ferry route in northwestern Washington between Port Townsend and Coupeville.

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Bomb cyclone threatens to blast East Coast after atmospheric river brings dangerous weather
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bomb cyclone threatens to blast East Coast after atmospheric river brings dangerous weather

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The East Coast began a …

Urgent warning to eight US states as bomb cyclone is expected to cause hurricane-like conditions
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Mapped: Charting path of deadly ‘bomb cyclone’ in Pacific Northwest and California
4 months, 1 week ago

Mapped: Charting path of deadly ‘bomb cyclone’ in Pacific Northwest and California

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 A historic “bomb cyclone” …

Bomb Cyclone hits Northwest US, killing 2 and causing widespread power outages
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4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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 1, Knocks Out Power To Over Half A Million Homes In Northwest U.S.
4 months, 1 week ago

'Bomb Cyclone' Kills 1, Knocks Out Power To Over Half A Million Homes In Northwest U.S.

Huff Post  

In this image made from video provided by National Weather Service Portland a powerful storm also called a 'bomb cyclone' rotates off the U.S. West Coast on Nov. 19, 2024. National Weather Service Portland via Associated Press SEATTLE — A major storm swept across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and …

Bomb cyclone knocks out power, downs trees across northwest US, killing 1
4 months, 1 week ago

Bomb cyclone knocks out power, downs trees across northwest US, killing 1

Deccan Chronicle  

Seattle: A major storm swept across the northwest U.S. Tuesday evening, battering the region with strong winds and rain and causing widespread power outages and downed trees that killed at least one person. As of 8 p.m., the peak wind speed was in Canadian waters, where gusts of 101 mph were reported off the coast of Vancouver Island, according to …

‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the US Northwest
4 months, 1 week 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 …

California braces for powerful cyclone, heavy rainfall, flash flood predicted for region
4 months, 1 week ago

California braces for powerful cyclone, heavy rainfall, flash flood predicted for region

India TV News  

In a significant development for the region, Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for a powerful cyclonic storm. The Weather Prediction Center issued excessive rainfall risks beginning on Tuesday and lasting through Friday as the strongest atmospheric river -- long plumes of moisture stretching far over the Pacific Ocean -- that California and the Pacific Northwest has seen …

Bomb cyclone kills woman, downs trees, knocks out power in northwest US
4 months, 1 week ago

Bomb cyclone kills woman, downs trees, knocks out power in northwest US

India Today  

A major storm swept across the northwest US Tuesday evening, battering the region with strong winds and rain and causing widespread power outages and downed trees that killed at least one person. As of 8 pm, the peak wind speed was in Canadian waters, where gusts of 101 mph were reported off the coast of Vancouver Island, according to the …

See the bomb cyclone approaching California from space
4 months, 1 week ago

See the bomb cyclone approaching California from space

LA Times  

NOAA’s GOES West satellite captured enhanced color imagery of a powerful mid-latitude cyclone and atmospheric river impacting Northern California, the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia this week. The storm currently off the northwest coast of the U.S. — described by meteorologists as a “bomb cyclone” — brings with it an atmospheric river. The image below from the National Oceanic and …

“Once in a decade” bomb cyclone hits the Pacific Northwest, leaving at least one dead
4 months, 1 week 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. …

Bomb cyclone kills 2, knocks out power in Washington and Seattle as a new threat arrives for the West Coast
4 months, 1 week ago

Bomb cyclone kills 2, knocks out power in Washington and Seattle as a new threat arrives for the West Coast

CNN  

CNN — A historically strong bomb cyclone killed at least two people and caused a mass power outage that could last for days after it slammed the Pacific Northwest and Canada’s British Columbia with destructive winds. Now a new threat from the storm has arrived Wednesday as the bomb cyclone’s winds wind down: It’s combining with an atmospheric river to …

'Bomb cyclone' update reveals where Category 1 hurricane-force winds will strike
4 months, 1 week ago

'Bomb cyclone' update reveals where Category 1 hurricane-force winds will strike

Daily Mail  

The latest update for the 'bomb cyclone' has revealed the locations expected to endure Category 1 hurricane-force winds this week. While the bomb cyclone is expected today, meteorologists for The Weather Channel predicted 'There could be another bout of stronger winds arriving by early Friday.' 'The bomb cyclone storm swirling off the coast of the Pacific Northwest is powerful enough …

Northern California and Pacific Northwest brace for atmospheric river
4 months, 1 week ago

Northern California and Pacific Northwest brace for atmospheric river

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Weather Prediction Center issued excessive rainfall risks beginning …

A bomb cyclone and an atmospheric river will combine with dangerous effect on the West Coast
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4 months, 1 week ago

A bomb cyclone and an atmospheric river will combine with dangerous effect on the West Coast

CNN  

CNN — A powerful “bomb cyclone” will combine with an atmospheric river to unleash over a month’s worth of rain, hurricane-force wind gusts and feet of mountain snow to parts of the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. A storm system off the Pacific Northwest is expected to rapidly intensify on Tuesday in a phenomenon called “bombogenesis” and earn it the …

A 'bomb cyclone' is expected to hit Pacific Northwest. Here is what you should know
4 months, 1 week ago

A 'bomb cyclone' is expected to hit Pacific Northwest. Here is what you should know

NPR  

A 'bomb cyclone' is expected to hit Pacific Northwest. Here is what you should know toggle caption NOAA/AP A powerful storm system known as a "bomb cyclone" is expected to hit northwestern states and the Pacific coast in the next few days, causing dangerous conditions, weather forecasters say. A low-pressure system out of the Pacific is expected to produce "significant …

What is Bomb Cyclone? Extreme storm set to explode off US West Coast, dump 8 trillion gallons of rain in California
4 months, 1 week ago

What is Bomb Cyclone? Extreme storm set to explode off US West Coast, dump 8 trillion gallons of rain in California

Hindustan Times  

An extreme weather event, named the Bomb Cyclone, is emerging on the US coast. Very strong winds, heavy rainfall, and a lot of snow in mountain areas will accompany this huge weather phenomenon along with Category 5 atmospheric river. Severe storm expected to bring heavy rain and snow to California What does Bomb Cyclones mean? This now-emerging extreme weather which …

Bomb Cyclone to unleash 8 trillion gallons of water on California: What is it?
4 months, 1 week ago

Bomb Cyclone to unleash 8 trillion gallons of water on California: What is it?

India Today  

A colossal weather phenomenon known as a "bomb cyclone" is set to erupt off the US West Coast, bringing with it a barrage of extreme conditions that threaten to wreak havoc across multiple states. A massive "bomb cyclone" is set to explode off the U.S. West Coast with hurricane force winds, flooding rains, and enormous mountain snow from Category 5 …

How a ‘bomb cyclone’ helped fuel California’s deadly storm
1 year, 1 month 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 …

California: Power outages, traffic disruptions lead to tough times for residents amid storm, heavy rains
2 years ago

California: Power outages, traffic disruptions lead to tough times for residents amid storm, heavy rains

India TV News  

United States: Thousands of residents remain affected in California as the state continued to battle deadly storms and heavy rains on Thursday with power outages and traffic disruptions. According to the US National Weather Service, a significant storm would push onto the West Coast on Tuesday with another round of heavy rain, heavy mountain snow, and high winds. Poised off …

Tens of thousands without power in California as latest storm lashes state
2 years ago

Tens of thousands without power in California as latest storm lashes state

India Today  

Tens of thousands of storm-weary Californians were without power and under evacuation warnings on Wednesday as the latest storm packing wind-blown rain and snow threatened to bring more flooding to the rain-soaked state. Much of the region along with parts of Arizona and Nevada were under flood watches and advisories on Wednesday caused by the continued rain and snow melt, …

Deadly bomb cyclone storm slams California, causing intense winds, blackouts, havoc
2 years ago

Deadly bomb cyclone storm slams California, causing intense winds, blackouts, havoc

LA Times  

The rain-swollen San Gabriel River flows south below a pedestrian bridge between Duarte and Azusa on Tuesday. On Tuesday afternoon, as the storm approached the Bay Area, the system developed two “eyes,” or areas of low pressure, which intensified winds as they danced around each other, said Brian Garcia, a National Weather Service meteorologist in the Bay Area. The phenomenon, …

California storm kills 19, forces evacuations; officials warn of more floods, power cuts
2 years, 2 months ago

California storm kills 19, forces evacuations; officials warn of more floods, power cuts

India Today  

Storm-weary California is bracing for a new round of drenching rains, heavy snowfall and dangerous winds as the death toll from a series of atmospheric rivers reached 19 people, reported Bloomberg. Authorities in northern Californian towns like Carmel and Pebble Beach - major tourist attractions - could disallow access if the water level in the nearby Salinas River swells due …

Explained: What is causing the storms in California?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained: What is causing the storms in California?

Daily Mail  

A state of emergency has been called in California following more than 10 days of storms across the state, claiming the lives of at least 14 people. Pictured: This aerial view shows a flooded home partially underwater in Gilroy, California, on January 9, 2023 This aerial view shows a damaged pier is split in Capitola, California, on January 9, 2023 …

Bomb Cyclone continues to batter California as streets turn into rivers, toll mounts to 14 | Videos
2 years, 2 months ago

Bomb Cyclone continues to batter California as streets turn into rivers, toll mounts to 14 | Videos

India Today  

As many as 25,000 people in California, including the entire town of Montecito and nearby areas of the Santa Barbara coast, were ordered to evacuate on Monday as water levels rose to dangerous levels in the area with heightened flood and mudslide hazards caused due to the recent bomb cyclone, reported Reuters. In Northern California, several districts closed schools and …

‘Bomb cyclone’ brings damaging winds, drenches California
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Bomb cyclone’ brings damaging winds, drenches California

Associated Press  

CAPITOLA, Calif. — Hurricane-force winds, surging surf and heavy rains from a powerful “atmospheric river” pounded California on Thursday, knocking out power to tens of thousands, causing flooding, and contributing to the deaths of at least two people, including a toddler whose home was crushed by a falling tree. The “Pineapple Express” storm originated near Hawaii and was pulled toward …

Bomb cyclone wreaks havoc in California as heavy wind snaps power, kills 2
2 years, 2 months ago

Bomb cyclone wreaks havoc in California as heavy wind snaps power, kills 2

India Today  

At least two people died, including a child, after a bomb cyclone swept across California in the United States on Thursday. The “Pineapple Express” storm originated near Hawaii and was pulled toward the West Coast by a rotating area of rapidly falling air pressure known as a “bomb cyclone,” reported the news agency AP. A bomb cyclone is a mid-latitude …

Stunning satellite images show how bomb cyclone drenched drought-ravaged California
2 years, 2 months ago

Stunning satellite images show how bomb cyclone drenched drought-ravaged California

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The National Weather Service recorded 5.5 inches of rain in downtown San Francisco, the wettest day in 30 years, …

Bomb cyclone continues to batter US as death toll mounts to 34, millions still without power
2 years, 3 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
2 years, 3 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. …

What is a bomb cyclone?
3 years, 2 months ago

What is a bomb cyclone?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US East Coast is bracing itself for a “bomb cyclone” that is on course …

Bomb cyclone, tornadoes and possible nor’easter all likely to hit US over the next week
3 years, 5 months ago

Bomb cyclone, tornadoes and possible nor’easter all likely to hit US over the next week

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US faces triple weather threats as severe tornadoes, a nor’easter and a “bomb cyclone” …

Bomb cyclone: Harsh winter storm brings snow, flooding and power outages across US northeast
7 years ago

Bomb cyclone: Harsh winter storm brings snow, flooding and power outages across US northeast

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. 'Bomb cyclone' to strike East coast US with snow, …

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