Fall storm could bring 'hurricane force' winds to B.C.
A so-called "bomb cyclone" is expected to bring powerful winds to Vancouver Island and the British Columbia coast this week, an Environment Canada meteorologist says. Brian Proctor explained these systems are caused by a rapid drop in atmospheric pressure at the centre of a storm.
‘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.
Powerful bomb cyclone puts B.C. on notice for high impacts this week
The forthcoming bomb cyclone has some similarities with the historic low that hit the Pacific Northwest in October 2021. This particular storm will remain offshore and spare folks on land from its worst impacts, but it’s still going to be an intense one for the region.
'Bomb cyclone' set to bring strong winds to B.C. coast, forecaster says
A special weather statement is in effect for much of B.C.'s coast as high winds are expected to hit the region Tuesday evening. The wind event, known as a "bomb cyclone," is expected to last into Wednesday morning.
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. Strong winds could cause power outages.
A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are developing in the Pacific
The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system to move in this week, fueled by an atmospheric river​ and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean?
'Bomb Cyclone' Set To Explode off US West Coast
A huge storm is predicted to hit Washington, Oregon, and California this week linked to atmospheric river weather systems.
West Coast bracing for 'bomb' cyclone
A low-pressure system headed for Northern California and Oregon is likely to bring extreme rain and strong winds.
'Bomb cyclone' develops, takes aim at PNW
KOIN 6 Meteorologist Josh Cozart explains the bomb cyclone that's developing over the Pacific and the lasting impacts it will have in Portland in the coming days.
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.
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Deep, intensifying bomb cyclone likely to give B.C. a disruptive wallop
The in-the-works bomb cyclone will certainly make for numerous disruptions on Tuesday as it unleashes its impacts on B.C. The coastline is currently blanketed by special weather statements that ...
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More snow due Monday night and Tuesday morning, and again later in the week
This winter weather is not just a one-day thing this week. The temperatures will continue to plummet, and there is more snow in the forecast as other systems track toward us.
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Bomb cyclone, high winds aim for B.C. by Tuesday
A rapidly intensifying storm will threaten some hazardous conditions across B.C. through the first half of the week ...
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‘Bomb cyclone’ will bring rain, winds and big waves to the Oregon coast
The National Weather Service in Portland has also issued a wind advisory from 4 p.m. Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday for the Lower Columbia and Cowlitz River valleys.