There are many forms of cyclones in the weather world that can create weather phenomena for meteorologists to study. The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." It's a storm that intensifies rapidly and can create large impacts such as heavy snow,

One of the most powerful bomb cyclones to form in decades hit the U.S. West Coast this week, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy precipitation and power outages to portions of northern California, Washington and Oregon. To many Louisianans, satellite ...

A new bomb cyclone storm system is headed to for the U.S. this weekend, following a previously weekend of severe weather and another bomb cyclone just this month.

As an atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rain and mountain snow to California, many are turning to Google to search the term "bomb cyclone." But what is that? In short, it's a rapidly intensifying storm system. The "bomb" term comes from ...

(Reuters) - A dangerous weather phenomenon called a bomb cyclone that occurs in mid-latitudes - between Earth's tropics and the polar regions - can bring strong and damaging winds, torrential rains, heavy snowfall, flooding and frigid temperatures.

A bomb cyclone, also known as bombogenesis, happens when a mid-latitude storm system strengthens very quickly, usually over the course of about 24 hours. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this rapid shift is marked by a sharp drop in air pressure.

A formidable bomb cyclone is churning off the Western U.S. The comma-shaped storm is a suped-up mid-latitude cyclone, which is quite different than the tropical cyclones (like hurricanes) that form near the equator and are fueled by extremely warm waters.

ORLANDO, Fla. – In recent years, terms like “bomb cyclone” and “polar vortex” have made their way into popular discourse, often attached to dramatic weather events. While these terms may sound like media buzzwords, they are rooted in real ...

WCNC Charlotte is breaking down important weather terms to know to help keep you and your family safe. Many of the storms we experience in the Carolinas are known as mid-latitude cyclones. Mid-latitude refers to where the United States lies on a map, while ...

A dangerous weather phenomenon called a bomb cyclone that occurs in mid-latitudes — between Earth's tropics and the polar regions — can bring strong and damaging winds, torrential rains, heavy snowfall, flooding and frigid temperatures. It displays ...