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.

Bomb cyclones are low pressure systems that undergo what meteorologists call "bombogenesis." Bombogenesis occurs when a midlatitude cyclone ("midlatitude" meaning the area between the tropics and ...

Recently, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, a bomb cyclone developed off the coast of the pacific northwest and caused significant damage to portions of Oregon and Washington. Multiple trees were downed and ...

The storm currently off the northwest coast of the U.S. — described by meteorologists as a “bomb cyclone” — brings with it an atmospheric river. High winds and intense precipitation are ...

A "bomb cyclone" slammed the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands in Washington state, killing two people and injuring two others. A bomb cyclone is ...

The term "bomb cyclone" does pop up from time to time in weather stories. Here's what it means: What is a bomb cyclone, exactly? Bomb cyclone is a term given to a rapidly strengthening storm that ...

When a major storm stirs up, it's possible a bomb cyclone could accompany it — especially in the winter months. The rare weather phenomenon can bring a variety of hazards, including heavy snow ...

A powerful storm is bearing down on the West Coast and bringing with it a scary-sounding weather term – bomb cyclone. Bomb cyclone is a term used by weather enthusiasts to describe a process ...

“Polar vortex,” “atmospheric river” and “bomb cyclone” come to mind. As this next storm system approaches, you’ll hear the term “bombogenesis” thrown around. The first thing to ...

A powerful storm is bearing down on the West Coast and bringing with it a scary-sounding weather term - bomb cyclone. Bomb cyclone is a term used by weather enthusiasts to describe a process that ...