A powerful storm system is brewing off the northwestern Pacific, and meteorologists are keeping a close eye on its progress.
Pacific Northwest Braces for Powerful Bomb Cyclones and Atmospheric Rivers
As December storms continue to shape the weather across the U.S., the Pacific Northwest is bracing for the potential impacts of a bomb cyclone and several atmospheric rivers, with conditions expected to intensify in the coming days. The series of storms, which will impact Washington, Oregon, and California, has meteorologists on high alert as they bring the possibility of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding.
The term “bomb cyclone” refers to a rapidly intensifying storm system, where the pressure drops significantly in a short period, at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. This process leads to stronger winds and more intense weather conditions, and the upcoming storm in the Pacific Northwest is expected to follow this pattern. One of these storms expected to develop this weekend, could exhibit the characteristics of a bomb cyclone, bringing serious weather risks to the region.
Earlier this week, a bomb cyclone struck the East Coast and caused widespread flooding, high winds, and major disruptions, and experts predict that the same pattern could soon affect the West Coast. Meteorologists from AccuWeather have warned that storms are set to hit the Pacific Northwest every two to three days until just before Christmas, following a dry spell in the region. The first storm arrived Wednesday night, with a second, stronger system expected to hit by the weekend…