Bomb cyclone
2024 - 11 - 19When Life Gives You Bomb Cyclones, Make Hot Cocoa!
cyclone -- what is a bomb cyclone Atmospheric river - BC Hydro - Bomb cyclone - Environment and Climate Change Canada - Hurricane-force winds - Pacific Northwest - Power outages - Weather warnings - cyclone - what is a bomb cycloneBrace yourselves, Canada! A bomb cyclone is brewing off the coast of B.C. with winds that could lift your car right off the road!
A fierce storm system known as a "bomb cyclone" has taken a toll on the British Columbia coastline, bringing hurricane-level winds and causing significant disruptions. With gusts surpassing 120 km/h, this tempest began brewing off Vancouver Island late Tuesday, leaving over 150,000 BC Hydro customers in the dark. Power outages, ferry cancellations, and road closures quickly followed suit, creating a perfect storm of chaos across the region.
The rapid intensification of this cyclone is no laughing matter; it’s a meteorological marvel characterized by a sharp drop in pressure over a short period. This phenomenon can lead to extreme weather conditions, including powerful windstorms and an incoming atmospheric river that promises a deluge of rain. As warnings were issued for coastal flooding, residents were reminded to prepare for whatever threats this mischievous storm might throw their way. It doesn't seem like Mother Nature is in the best mood lately!
As the storm wreaked havoc, BC Ferries faced numerous cancellations, and downed trees churned highways into obstacle courses, leaving many would-be travelers stranded. Meanwhile, weather experts urged the population to stock up on essentials and brace for the worst. While the bomb cyclone might sound like something straight out of a science fiction movie, it’s a reminder of how nature can flip the script in an instant, with no regard for our weekend plans.
Interestingly, bomb cyclones are not exclusive to British Columbia; similar weather patterns have been known to hit regions as far south as California, with implications that can stretch across the U.S. Pacific states. They can cause mudslides, flash flooding, and potentially fatal conditions, reminding us that, while we may enjoy the wild weather from our cozy homes, it can be a dangerous game out there. Next time you hear the term "bomb cyclone," just know it’s serious business, but hey, at least it gives us an excuse to stay in and sip hot cocoa by the fireplace!
Power outages likely as 'bomb cyclone' forms off B.C. coast ... (CBC.ca)
Forecasters are warning of hurricane-level wind gusts as a "bomb cyclone" forms off the coast of Vancouver Island late Tuesday.
'Bomb cyclone' hitting B.C. sounds scary, but meteorologist says ... (Delta-Optimist)
VANCOUVER — Hurricane-force winds of more than 120 km/h are hitting parts of the British Columbia coast and more than 150000 BC Hydro customers are without ...
Ferry cancellations, power outage warnings as 'bomb cyclone' winds ... (Globalnews.ca)
A powerful low-pressure centre has parked off the coast, and, with its pressure expected to continue falling, is forecast to generate intense easterly winds ...
Over 100000 without power as 'bomb cyclone' winds hit coastal B.C. (News 1130)
Over 100000 BC Hydro customers lost power Tuesday evening as high-speed winds swept over Vancouver Island and B.C.'s coast.
Power outage due to bomb cyclone — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener ... (CHLY 101.7FM)
The power is out at CHLY 101.7FM due to the bomb cyclone storm. Nanaimo News Now reports that over 20000 homes across Nanaimo, Gabriola & Oceanside are ...
Incoming 'bomb cyclone' could bring coastal flooding (CTV News Vancouver)
Environment and Climate Change Canada have issued a weather advisory for coastal sections of Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, the Southern Gulf Islands and ...
A 'bomb cyclone' is bearing down on the West Coast. Here's what ... (PBS NewsHour)
It's the rapid intensification of a cyclone in a short period of time, and it can happen during powerful storms such as the one northern California and the ...
Bomb cyclone to bring an array of weather problems to the Pacific ... (Kitsap Sun)
A powerful winter storm brewing near the Pacific Northwest known as a bomb cyclone is dragging an atmospheric river.
'Bomb cyclone' brings high winds and soaking rain to north-west US (The Guardian)
Strongest atmospheric river seen by California, Washington and Oregon this season knocks out power and downs trees.
'Bomb Cyclone' and Atmospheric River Will Bring Extreme Weather ... (Scientific American)
A major windstorm and an atmospheric river are set to unleash a “firehose” of precipitation from California to British Columbia.
Power outages and road closures come as 'bomb cyclone' hits Island (Times Colonist)
Some B.C. Ferries sailings were cancelled and some sections of highways were closed because of downed trees and debris.
'Bomb cyclone' to bring damaging weather to US Pacific states (BBC News)
The storm will bring damaging winds, snow and excessive rainfall that could lead to mudslides.
Thousands without power as Nanaimo deals with 'bomb cyclone' (Nanaimo News Bulletin)
Southeasterly winds of 70 kilometres an hour, gusting to 90km/h forecast till the morning.
A 'bomb cyclone' sounds scary but meteorologist says it's not alarmist (Delta-Optimist)
VANCOUVER — The use of terms including "atmospheric rivers" and "bomb cyclones" to describe weather phenomena has moved out of scientific journals and into ...
'Bomb cyclone' knocks out power to over 600000 and downs trees ... (TheSpec.com)
SEATTLE (AP) — A major storm swept across the northwest U.S. Tuesday evening, battering the region with strong winds and rain and causing widespread power ...
'Bomb cyclone' hitting B.C. sounds scary, but meteorologist says ... (Coast Reporter)
VANCOUVER — Gusts of more than 90 km/h are hitting parts of the British Columbia coast as a "bomb cyclone" develops off Vancouver Island, bringing the ...
Bomb cyclone hits Cowichan hard with power outages (Ladysmith Chronicle)
The predicted bomb cyclone weather system has hit the Cowichan Valley hard Tuesday night, Nov. 19, with high winds and rain leaving thousands without power.
'Bomb cyclone' knocks out power to over 600000 across northwest ... (ABC News)
A major storm was sweeping across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain.
Bomb cyclone batters B.C. with hurricane-force winds, cutting roads ... (The Globe and Mail)
Hurricane-force winds of up to 159 km/h have slammed into parts of the British Columbia Coast as a massive storm swirling off Vancouver Island severed ...
'Bomb cyclone' kills 1, leaves half a million without power in the U.S. (Globalnews.ca)
In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died Tuesday night when a large tree fell on a homeless encampment, South County Fire said in a statement on X.
'Bomb cyclone' kills 1 and knocks out power to over half a million ... (CTV News)
A major storm swept across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that ...
Tens of thousands still without power after 'bomb cyclone' batters ... (CBC.ca)
Thousands of people, primarily on Vancouver Island, were without power overnight after hurricane-force winds accompanied a "bomb cyclone" storm system in ...
Bomb cyclone slams B.C.: Highways closed, thousands without ... (Globalnews.ca)
Thousands of BC Hydro customers are still in the dark as of early Wednesday after powerful winds began to batter parts of the province due to a 'bomb cyclone' ...
A 'bomb cyclone' sounds scary but meteorologist says it's not alarmist (The Tri-City News)
VANCOUVER — The use of terms including "atmospheric rivers" and "bomb cyclones" to describe weather phenomena has moved out of scientific journals and into ...
Thousands left without power as deadly bomb cyclone strikes Pacific ... (USA TODAY)
A bomb cyclone and an atmospheric river will continue lashing the Pacific Northwest with severe weather conditions, the National Weather Service said.
Northwest U.S. sees 'Bomb cyclone' kill 1 and knock out power to ... (PBS NewsHour)
A major storm was sweeping across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain. It caused widespread power outages and downed trees ...
UPDATE: 'Bomb cyclone' leaves thousands without power, shuts ... (Parksville Qualicum Beach News)
"BC Hydro crews made significant progress overnight restoring power to customers impacted by the windstorm. More than 175,000 customers have been restored – or ...
Bomb cyclone wind speeds top 100 mph in Canada, nearly 80 mph ... (KING5.com)
A buoy off the coast of Vancouver Island recorded a wind gust of 101 mph. Wind speeds within Washington state were recorded in the high 70s.
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