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A powerful storm system swept across the northwestern United States, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and widespread disruptions. Dubbed a “bomb cyclone” due to its rapid intensification, the storm caused power outages across multiple states, downed trees, and resulted in at least two fatalities.
A bomb cyclone is a term used to describe a rapidly intensifying storm that undergoes “bombogenesis.” This phenomenon occurs when a cyclone’s central pressure drops by at least 24 millibars within 24 hours, signifying a powerful and sudden strengthening of the storm system. The name reflects the explosive nature of the intensification, which often leads to extreme weather conditions, including hurricane-force winds and
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