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Bomb cyclone set to bring heavy snow, hurricane-strength winds to Southeast this weekend

A rapidly intensifying storm off the Southeast coast is forecast to become a bomb cyclone this weekend, delivering 5–10 inches of snow to parts of the southern Appalachians, the Carolinas, and southern Virginia, with the heaviest totals likely in central/eastern North Carolina and into Virginia. Gusts near the coast could reach 75 mph, raising the risk of blizzard conditions where snow and wind converge and causing coastal flooding during high tides. More than 28 million people are under winter storm watches/warnings as the storm tracks north Friday night into Saturday, with travel disruptions and power outages likely; if it tracks closer to shore, snow and wind could also affect coastal New England later in the weekend.

via CNN|

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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.

via Yahoo|

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"Potential Nor'easter Snowstorm Threatens Northeast, Including NYC and Boston"

A nor’easter is expected to bring significant snowfall to Massachusetts from Monday night into Tuesday, with potential for a foot of snow in some areas. There is uncertainty in the track and intensity of the storm, but forecasters warn of the possibility of bombogenesis, which could lead to rapid intensification and coastal flooding. The National Weather Service emphasizes the need for close monitoring due to the vulnerability of shorelines, with updates expected as the system develops.

via Boston Herald|

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