Three States Brace for Life-Threatening 'Bomb Cyclone' Hurricane Conditions

An urgent weather warning has been issued for northern California, Oregon, and Washington as a bomb cyclone is expected to bring hurricane-force winds, catastrophic flooding, and heavy snowfall. The storm, with pressure levels akin to a Category 4 hurricane, will unleash a Category 5 atmospheric river, potentially dumping up to 20 inches of rain and causing significant flooding and mudslides. Residents are advised to seek shelter as the storm is fueled by climate change, with impacts expected to last through the week.