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Bomb cyclone blankets East Coast with heavy snow and brutal cold
weather25 days ago

Bomb cyclone blankets East Coast with heavy snow and brutal cold

A rapidly intensifying bomb cyclone is driving heavy snow, gusty winds and dangerous cold from the Southeast to the East Coast, affecting about 240 million people under winter advisories, with 6–12 inches possible in parts of the Carolinas and Georgia (and up to a foot in parts of North Carolina), along with widespread power outages and blizzard-like conditions as warming centers and National Guard support mobilize; authorities warn of frostbite and hypothermia risks amid frigid temperatures.

Bomb cyclone sweeps East Coast, delivering heavy snow and travel disruptions
weather25 days ago

Bomb cyclone sweeps East Coast, delivering heavy snow and travel disruptions

A bomb cyclone sweeping up the East Coast is bringing heavy snow to the Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia, along with strong winds and coastal flooding that threaten roads and beaches. The storm is triggering widespread travel disruptions, including flight cancellations, and has left hundreds of thousands without power as four states declare emergencies and crews brace for continued frigid conditions and slick travel.

East Coast Braces for Bomb Cyclone: Snow, Winds, and Widespread Outages
weather25 days ago

East Coast Braces for Bomb Cyclone: Snow, Winds, and Widespread Outages

Forecasters warn a bomb cyclone off the Southeast coast will unleash heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and dangerous winds across the East Coast, following a prior weekend storm that left millions without power; 6–12 inches are possible from the Carolinas to the Northeast, subfreezing temperatures linger into February, warming centers and National Guard aid are in place, and officials caution about frostbite and carbon-monoxide risks as more than 100 deaths have been linked to the cold.

East Coast braces for bomb cyclone: blizzards, floods and bitter cold
extreme-weather25 days ago

East Coast braces for bomb cyclone: blizzards, floods and bitter cold

An intense nor’enaster is rapidly intensifying into a bomb cyclone off the Carolinas, bringing blizzard conditions, coastal flooding and a deep cold snap to about 35 million people along the Southeast and Eastern Seaboard, with the worst impacts expected in the Carolinas and southern Mid-Atlantic as frigid air spreads across a wide region and travel disruptions and power outages loom.

East Coast braced for bomb cyclone: heavy snow and fierce winds along the coast
weather27 days ago

East Coast braced for bomb cyclone: heavy snow and fierce winds along the coast

A developing nor'easter off the Carolinas is expected to rapidly intensify into a bomb cyclone this weekend, bringing heavy snow to the Carolinas, Virginia, and the Mid-Atlantic (with inland totals around 5–8 inches and coastal areas potentially reaching 8–12 inches) and dangerous 60–70 mph onshore winds, along with coastal flooding and beach erosion. The storm is prompting airline travel waivers and emergency declarations from several states as forecasters warn of significant travel disruption and possible power outages across a wide swath of the East Coast, from Georgia to New England, with the heaviest impact along the coastal Carolinas and Virginia.

Arctic Chill Tests East Coast as Uncertain Coastal Storm Looms
weather27 days ago

Arctic Chill Tests East Coast as Uncertain Coastal Storm Looms

Persistent Arctic air keeps the Northeast in subfreezing temps as forecasters monitor a developing coastal storm off the Carolinas that could bring significant wintry weather to the Southern Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, with potential blizzard conditions and gusts near hurricane force. While forecast models diverge on the storm’s exact track, confidence is rising for coastal impacts and heavy snow in parts of the Southeast, with record-low temperatures expected in cities like New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and subfreezing conditions likely into early February; a rapid intensification (bomb cyclone) remains possible but not guaranteed.

Bomb Cyclone Set to Slam East Coast with Snow, High Winds and Coastal Flooding
weather27 days ago

Bomb Cyclone Set to Slam East Coast with Snow, High Winds and Coastal Flooding

A powerful nor'easter is rapidly intensifying into a bomb cyclone and will hit the East Coast this weekend, bringing 3–6 inches of snow across the Carolinas and parts of the Southeast with potential >6 inches in spots, strong onshore winds (including 60–80 mph gusts along the Outer Banks) and a risk of moderate to major coastal flooding. Frigid temperatures and dangerous wind chills will accompany the system from the Southeast to New England, with snow possible in parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast and even a rare Gulf-of-Mexico–effect snow possibility in Florida as Arctic air sweeps south and the storm tracks into Atlantic Canada.

East Coast Snow Storm: Path Unclear as Cold Snap Persists
weather27 days ago

East Coast Snow Storm: Path Unclear as Cold Snap Persists

A new winter storm is expected to form off the Carolina coast this weekend and bring snow to parts of the East Coast, but its exact path is uncertain—a more offshore track would spare most areas, while a westward shift could bring significant snowfall to major cities; Arctic air will also keep temperatures unusually cold from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast, with some areas potentially reaching record lows.

Explaining the East Coast's looming winter storm: bomb cyclone vs nor'easter
weather28 days ago

Explaining the East Coast's looming winter storm: bomb cyclone vs nor'easter

Meteorologists warn of a major East Coast winter storm this weekend that could rapidly intensify into a bomb cyclone (bombogenesis means a 24 mb drop in pressure in 24 hours) and become a nor'easter as it moves along the Atlantic coast. Expect heavy snow or rain, gusty winds, and coastal flooding, with Blizzard-like conditions possible in some areas and several inches of snow expected in parts of North Carolina and southern Virginia. The terms describe different aspects of a storm—rapid strengthening vs. location/movement—and a system can be both. Notable past bombs include the 1993 Storm of the Century and the 2018 Southeast coast storm.

New East Coast Winter Storm on the Horizon With Uncertain Path This Weekend
weather28 days ago

New East Coast Winter Storm on the Horizon With Uncertain Path This Weekend

Forecasters warn of another significant weekend winter storm for parts of the East Coast, expected to form off the Southeast coast Saturday and move into the Mid-Atlantic and New England by Sunday. While confidence grows that a storm will develop, its exact track, strength, and snow/ice totals remain uncertain and subject to change. A broad, lingering cold air mass will keep temperatures frigid across much of the U.S. into next week, with some southern spots, including Florida, possibly seeing record-cold conditions. NOAA forecasts and maps are illustrating the potential impacts as details continue to evolve.