A bomb cyclone and an atmospheric river will combine with dangerous effect on the West Coast
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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 moniker of “bomb cyclone.” It will intensify so much so quickly that it could become a “triple-bomb,” tripling the criteria needed to be considered a bomb cyclone, the National Weather Service in San Francisco said. This bomb cyclone will work with an atmospheric river, a long plume of water vapor moving like a river through the atmosphere, to wring out heavy rainfall and significant mountain snowfall in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California beginning Tuesday. A level 2 of 4 threat of flooding rainfall is in effect for parts of northwestern California and southwestern Oregon where 2 to 5 inches of rain could fall, the Weather Prediction Center said.

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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 …

Atmospheric river brings weather whiplash to East Coast as bomb cyclone develops
1 week, 5 days ago

Atmospheric river brings weather whiplash to East Coast as bomb cyclone develops

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Maine — The U.S. East Coast began a whiplash-inducing stretch of weather Wednesday with a deluge of rain, rapid snowmelt and powerful gusts, creating dangerous conditions, due in part to an atmospheric river and developing bomb cyclone. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Utilities …

Atmospheric river and potential bomb cyclone will bring messy, dangerous weather to East Coast
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1 week, 5 days ago

Atmospheric river and potential bomb cyclone will bring messy, dangerous weather to East Coast

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Maine — The U.S. East Coast is due for a whiplash-inducing stretch of weather that will be rainy, windy and potentially dangerous, due in part to an atmospheric river and developing bomb cyclone. The storm has the ability to hit New England hard because it could tap moisture from the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the U.S. Southeast, …

Atmospheric river-fueled storm to slam the Northeast with wind and rain
1 week, 6 days ago

Atmospheric river-fueled storm to slam the Northeast with wind and rain

CNN  

CNN — A wide-reaching storm boosted by an atmospheric river was drenching the entire East Coast Wednesday with heavy rain and strong winds. Caleb Jones/AP This will be the first significant rain event for much of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast since August, so while the atmosphere is loaded with flooding rainfall potential, the ongoing drought conditions in the region, including …

From warnings of 'bomb cyclone' to winter storm, US reels through bad weather ahead of Thanksgiving
4 weeks, 1 day ago

From warnings of 'bomb cyclone' to winter storm, US reels through bad weather ahead of Thanksgiving

Firstpost  

A winter storm warning in California’s Sierra Nevada on Saturday was in effect through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service’s Sacramento office, with heavy snow expected at higher elevations and wind gusts potentially reaching 55 mph The US was reeling from snow and rain on Saturday with a second round of bad weather threatening to disrupt holiday travel ahead …

Mapped: Charting path of deadly ‘bomb cyclone’ in Pacific Northwest and California
1 month 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” …

California bomb cyclone storm: When will rains hit L.A. area and how bad will it be?
1 month ago

California bomb cyclone storm: When will rains hit L.A. area and how bad will it be?

LA Times  

A bomb cyclone moves down the West Coast on Wednesday as seen from space. Here is what we know: Forecast In Southern California, the chances for rain have been steadily increasing as the system advances, with forecasters now confident that the region could see measurable amounts beginning this weekend and into early next week. A second round of rain expected …

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 1, Knocks Out Power To Over Half A Million Homes In Northwest U.S.
1 month 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 to over 600,000 and downs trees across northwest US
1 month 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 …

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

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

California braces for powerful cyclone, heavy rainfall, flash flood predicted for region
1 month 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’ slams western US, leaving two dead and 600,000 without power
1 month ago

‘Bomb cyclone’ slams western US, leaving two dead and 600,000 without power

Al Jazeera  

Authorities warn that severe winds and heavy rains are expected across the northwestern United States through Friday. A powerful storm known as a “bomb cyclone” has killed at least two people and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands across the West Coast of the United States. “Back-to-back powerful Pacific storm systems to impact the West Coast through the end …

California’s rainy season begins with a bomb cyclone bang. Are we in for a third record wet winter?
1 month ago

California’s rainy season begins with a bomb cyclone bang. Are we in for a third record wet winter?

LA Times  

Truckers hole up along the side of I-5 to let the storm pass before the highway is reopened in Weed, Calif. Supercharged by that dramatic bombogenesis and warm Pacific temperatures, which together pumped up the system’s winds and moisture, the storm could cause life-threatening flooding and damaging high surf north of the Bay Area, with prolonged, heavy rainfall, strong winds …

See the bomb cyclone approaching California from space
1 month 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
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. …

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

‘Bomb cyclone’ brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific Northwest
1 month ago

‘Bomb cyclone’ brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific Northwest

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — What was expected to be one of the strongest storms in the northwest U.S. in decades arrived Tuesday evening, knocking out power and downing trees across the region. The areas that could see particularly severe rainfall will likely reach from the south of Portland, Oregon, to the north of the San Francisco area, said Richard Bann, a meteorologist …

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

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

Why California Isn’t Built To Handle This Kind Of Storm
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Why California Isn’t Built To Handle This Kind Of Storm

Huff Post  

A person walks in the rain as a powerful long-duration atmospheric river storm, the second in less than a week, impacts California on Sunday in Santa Barbara, California. Mario Tama via Getty Images A rare weather event that brought catastrophic flooding and wind gusts exceeding 100 miles per hour to California has already incapacitated much of the state — including …

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 …

Second powerful storm in days blows into California, sparking warnings of hurricane-force winds
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Second powerful storm in days blows into California, sparking warnings of hurricane-force winds

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 California braced Sunday for the …

Major storm caps California’s wet season with more rain, winds, snow
1 year, 8 months ago

Major storm caps California’s wet season with more rain, winds, snow

LA Times  

David Jannesn takes a selfie next to the raging Los Angeles river near Los Feliz Boulevard during a break from Wednesday’s rain. More rain, wind and mountain snow pelted California on Wednesday as a cold storm swirled over the soaked state, capping a soggy March and one of the most prodigious wet seasons in recent memory. The weather service has …

Deadly bomb cyclone storm slams California, causing intense winds, blackouts, havoc
1 year, 9 months 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’s wild storm: The Fujiwhara effect, a bomb cyclone, even landspout, tornado warnings
1 year, 9 months ago

California’s wild storm: The Fujiwhara effect, a bomb cyclone, even landspout, tornado warnings

LA Times  

Even on the heels of an unusual winter of intense rain, wind and snow, the storm that slammed California on Tuesday came with some surprising conditions. Fujiwhara effect On Tuesday afternoon, as the storm approached the Bay Area, the system developed two “eyes,” or areas of low pressure, resulting in a “doubled-barreled blow” to San Francisco and Santa Cruz, said …

'Relentless Cyclones' Continue to Batter US State of California
1 year, 11 months ago

'Relentless Cyclones' Continue to Batter US State of California

News 18  

A “relentless parade of cyclones” hitting the US state of California was expected to shift farther to the north, the US National Weather Service said Thursday, as the region continued to struggle with massive floods and landslides. “The heaviest rains are expected to impact northwestern California through the next couple of days with a few inches of rain possible,” the …

Bomb Cyclone continues to batter California as streets turn into rivers, toll mounts to 14 | Videos
1 year, 11 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 …

California gets brief lull after damaging ‘bomb cyclone’
1 year, 11 months ago

California gets brief lull after damaging ‘bomb cyclone’

Associated Press  

CAPITOLA, Calif. — California weather calmed Friday but the lull was expected to be brief as more Pacific storms lined up to blast into the state, where successive powerful weather systems have knocked out power to thousands, battered the coastline, flooded streets, toppled trees and caused at least six deaths. Remnant showers from the latest storm, a “bomb cyclone,” fell …

‘Relentless parade of cyclones’ to bring rain, renewed flood risk to California
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Relentless parade of cyclones’ to bring rain, renewed flood risk to California

LA Times  

High surf caused by this week’s Pacific storm brought spectators and surfers to Manhattan Beach on Friday. The weather service’s Monterey office issued a flood watch advisory beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday and continuing through Tuesday for areas including San Francisco, Santa Clara, Monterey, Big Sur, the Carmel Valley, San Benito County, Pinnacles National Park, Los Padres National Forest and …

‘Bomb cyclone’ brings damaging winds, drenches California
1 year, 11 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
1 year, 11 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 …

Two more rainstorms bring new dangers to California as officials tally widespread damage
1 year, 11 months ago

Two more rainstorms bring new dangers to California as officials tally widespread damage

LA Times  

A pedestrian and dog are reflected in puddles on a walkway along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. “We’re ready for round three — just rehabbing our equipment, rehabbing our folks.” Heavy rain and mountain snow was expected to begin late Friday night in Northern California, spreading to Central California on Saturday. She said it’s been odd to look at …

Huge storm hits California with damaging winds, heavy rains
1 year, 11 months ago

Huge storm hits California with damaging winds, heavy rains

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In Sonoma County, Occidental Volunteer …

Stunning satellite images show how bomb cyclone drenched drought-ravaged California
1 year, 11 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, …

Timeline: When will California storms hit hardest and how long will they last?
1 year, 11 months ago

Timeline: When will California storms hit hardest and how long will they last?

LA Times  

Traffic stacks up on the rain-slicked 405 Freeway in Long Beach during rush hour on Tuesday. Beyond: “As we get into Sunday and early next week, there’s still potential for some wet events, just not as strong as what we’re expecting Wednesday and Thursday,” said Eric Boldt, a National Weather Service meteorologist. “We’ll continue to see rainfall going into next …

How atmospheric rivers and a bomb cyclone add up to mayhem for California
1 year, 11 months ago

How atmospheric rivers and a bomb cyclone add up to mayhem for California

LA Times  

An atmospheric river will arrive in California starting Wednesday and linger through Thursday. Monumental weather conditions are hitting California this week, with heavy rain, strong winds, snow and choppy surf thanks to a set of weather events known as a “bomb cyclone” and a series of atmospheric rivers. “The atmospheric river event is able to tap into the moisture over …

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 …

What is a bomb cyclone?
2 years, 10 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 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 …

Sixty-foot waves exploded off the Pacific Coast during October’s bomb cyclone
3 years, 1 month ago

Sixty-foot waves exploded off the Pacific Coast during October’s bomb cyclone

LA Times  

An unusually deep low-pressure system and an atmospheric river as seen from space on the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 24. During the storm, peak individual wave heights of as much as 60 feet were measured from Washington to California, according to researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego. 29 Point Reyes buoy, located in 1,805 feet of …

How did California’s recent bomb cyclones compare with the ‘Big Blow’ of 1962?
3 years, 1 month ago

How did California’s recent bomb cyclones compare with the ‘Big Blow’ of 1962?

LA Times  

A model image visualizes precipitable water, in green, transported from the tropics and subtropics to the West Coast via an atmospheric river on Sunday and Monday. For example, Alex Tardy of the National Weather Service office in San Diego, cites an October storm in 1962, which is sometimes called the “Big Blow.” That storm brought heavy rain and strong winds …

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