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Ever heard of a 'bomb cyclone'? It's a scary-sounding weather term that's in the news again. The West Coast is bracing for a big storm, and this rapid weather change is called bombogenesis by meteorologists. When a cold air mass meets a warm one, often over water, a storm can quickly intensify. This

Big Storm Hits Northwest: Power Out, Trees Down

A powerful storm, known as a "bomb cyclone, " hit the northwest United States on Tuesday night. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages and trees to fall. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died when a tree hit a homeless encampment. In Seattle, another tree trapped so

A Wet and Windy Week: The Pacific Northwest and California Prepare

A big storm is heading towards Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Meteorologists call it a "bomb cyclone" because it has quickly become very powerful. This storm brings heavy rain and strong winds. Some areas might get up to 8 inches of rain. High wind watches and winter storm warnings a

B. C. 's North Braces for Strong Winds this Week

Storms are brewing in Northern B. C. ! Environment Canada has released a special weather warning for November 19th and 20th. A powerful 'bomb' cyclone is expected to hit Vancouver Island and the B. C. coast, bringing very windy conditions to the region. The areas affected include the South Okanagan,

Weather Alert: Rain and Snow Coming to Boston

Boston is bracing for some much-needed rain this week. After enduring droughts in 2016, 2020, 2022, and now in late 2024, the city is eager for some relief. However, it's important to manage expectations. The rain expected on Thursday won't be enough to end the drought altogether. We're looking at a

Storm Surge: A Big Deal in the Northwest

Get ready, Pacific Northwest! A supercharged storm, known as a bomb cyclone, is sweeping over the region. California, Oregon, and Washington are in its path. This powerful storm forms when the pressure drops fast, making winds super strong. Weather experts warn about blizzards, intense winter storm

Rainy Relief Arrives in St. Cloud

St. Cloud residents woke up to some much-needed rain on Monday evening. The National Weather Service reported that the city broke a rainfall record with a total of 1. 13 inches at the St. Cloud Regional Airport by midnight. This wasn't the end of it, as more rain continued to fall after midnight. Th

Weather Warnings in Washington State: Brace for Strong Winds and Rain

Get ready, Washington State! Two big storms are on their way, one on Tuesday and the other on Wednesday. The second storm is something special, dropping pressure fast and growing stronger in the Pacific. Meteorologist Maddie Kristell from Seattle's National Weather Service says we're not used to see

Weather Warning: Pacific Northwest and Gulf Coast Prepare for Storms

Get ready for a wild week of weather! Both the Pacific Northwest and the Gulf Coast are gearing up for some serious storms. A strong low-pressure system is on its way, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and snow to the Pacific Northwest. This system could see winds reaching up to 70 mph in norther

Get Ready for Windy Days After Our Cold Front