A 'bomb cyclone' sounds scary but meteorologist says it's not alarmist
The use of terms including "atmospheric rivers" and "bomb cyclones" to describe weather phenomena has moved out of scientific journals and into the mainstream in recent years, but meteorologist Cindy Day says there's nothing alarmist about the language.
Forecasters issue 'bomb cyclone' warning for B.C., with 120 km/h winds predicted
6:15 p.m. Environment Canada is warning that a "bomb cyclone" is expected to bring powerful winds to most of Vancouver Island and the B.C. coast, with hurricane-force gusts of 120 km/h predicted for some areas this week.
‘Bomb cyclone’ headed B.C.’s way not as alarmist as it sounds: meteorologist
The use of terms including “atmospheric rivers” and “bomb cyclones” to describe weather phenomena has moved out of scientific journals and into the mainstream in recent years, but meteorologist Cindy Day says there’s nothing alarmist about the language.
'Bomb cyclone' to bring high winds to the B.C. coast
Environment Canada is warning those living on the B.C. coast to be prepared for incoming wild weather. A so-called bomb cyclone is expected to arrive in the region Tuesday, bringing hurricane-force winds. A bomb cyclone is caused by a rapid drop in atmospheric pressure at the centre of a storm.
Bomb cyclone to enhance powerful atmospheric river targeting West Coast
A massive plume of moisture from the Pacific called an atmospheric river will hit the West Coast on Tuesday afternoon and last into Friday.
‘Bomb cyclone’ conditions could bring serious winds to B.C. coast
Such storms are caused by a rapid drop in atmospheric pressure at the centre of a storm system that results in heavy rain and high winds. MacDonald says in a social media post that B.C. coastal inlets could see “hurricane force” winds of more than 118 km/h and create waves up to nine metres off Washington and Oregon.
Strong atmospheric river and bomb cyclone to hit Bay Area with heavy rain, possible flooding
A series of storms fueled by an atmospheric river is taking aim at the Bay Area, intensified by a so-called "bomb cyclone" that promises heavy rain and potential flooding.
Power outages likely as intense bomb cyclone slams B.C. with heavy rain, winds
An intense fall storm is set to impact the B.C. coast on Tuesday, anticipated to bring powerful waves, fierce wind gusts and heavy precipitation that all threaten disruptions to power and travel acros
Power outages likely as 'bomb cyclone' forms off B.C. coast, meteorologist says
Forecasters are warning of hurricane-level wind gusts as a "bomb cyclone" forms off the coast of Vancouver Island late Tuesday.
West Coast braces for bomb cyclone with heavy rain, high winds
A powerful atmospheric river tied to a bomb cyclone will bring more than a foot of rain, high winds to West Coast.
Powerful bomb cyclone to blast West Coast with high winds, snow and rain
A powerful bomb cyclone associated with a major atmospheric river is forecast to blast the West Coast, from Washington to California, by midweek, packing threats of high winds, snow and rain.
Snow Arrives In British Columbia Ahead Of Bomb Cyclone
British Columbia is bracing for a bomb cyclone that will also impact the U.S. West Coast this week. Watch this video for the ...
A record-setting bomb cyclone — as intense as a hurricane — to lash the Northwest
A record-strong low pressure system will steer an atmospheric river into California, create blizzard conditions in Washington ...
Here's what to expect as a "bomb cyclone" is forecast to thwack BC
A potentially damaging bomb cyclone is forecast to hit BC on Tuesday night, not letting up until Wednesday morning.
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'Bomb cyclone' developing off B.C. coast, potentially bringing hurricane-force winds
VANCOUVER — A so-called "bomb cyclone" is expected to bring powerful winds to Vancouver Island and the British ...
Snow Falls in British Columbia Ahead of Forecast 'Bomb Cyclone'
Snow fell In parts of British Columbia on Monday, November 18, ahead of a forecast “bomb cyclone” which was set to bring strong winds to the area from Tuesday.This footage was captured in Port Moody ...
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B.C. bomb cyclone to create the world’s largest wave pool
The swells generated by the next B.C. storm will propagate thousands of kilometres, reaching as far as Hawaii and the western beaches of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Talk about impact.
Western states face powerful atmospheric river, potential bomb cyclone
Starting Tuesday, the Pacific Northwest could get at least 6 inches of rain, with 20-plus inches possible in the mountains.