bomb cyclone
Rapidly intensifying tempest
A bomb cyclone is a rapidly intensifying storm system in which atmospheric pressure drops dramatically—at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.
The "bomb" refers to this explosive strengthening, not destructive force, though such storms often bring severe winds, heavy precipitation, and dangerous conditions.
Meteorologists also call the process bombogenesis: A bomb cyclone is expected to hit the East Coast this weekend.
Lacking intensity or force
- isobarsEqual-pressure contour lines
- millibarsAtmospheric pressure units
- barometric pressureWeight of air overhead
- jet streamHigh-altitude wind current
wind shear · deepening · forecasting · satellite imagery · meteorologist · nor'easter · pressure gradient
Violent prolonged snowstorm
- snowstormHeavy winter precipitation event
- whiteoutSnow blindness weather
- ice stormFreezing rain accumulation
- freezing rainPrecipitation forming ice on surfaces
sleet · snow squall · frostbite · hypothermia · subzero · wind chill · lake effect · polar vortex
Prone to sudden detonation
- rapidMoving with haste
- extremeFurthest from moderate
- powerfulHaving great strength
- violentInvolving physical force
severe · catastrophic · dangerous · deadly · unprecedented · historic · monster · ferocious
Violent wind intensity
- gustsSudden bursts of air
- sustained windsUninterrupted air movement
- howlingProlonged mournful crying sound
- batteringRepeated forceful striking
wind damage · windstorm · squall · tempest · roaring · relentless · fierce · punishing
Removal from danger
- power outageLoss of electrical supply
- blackoutComplete power loss
- infrastructure damageHarm to foundational structures
- flight cancellationAirline voids scheduled departure
school closure · emergency declaration · storm surge · flooding · downed trees · road closure · property damage · coastal erosion
low-pressure
Lacking intensity or force
- isobarsEqual-pressure contour lines
- millibarsAtmospheric pressure units
- barometric pressureWeight of air overhead
jet stream · wind shear · deepening · forecasting · satellite imagery · meteorologist · nor'easter · pressure gradient
blizzard
Violent prolonged snowstorm
- snowstormHeavy winter precipitation event
- whiteoutSnow blindness weather
- ice stormFreezing rain accumulation
freezing rain · sleet · snow squall · frostbite · hypothermia · subzero · wind chill · lake effect · polar vortex · arctic blast
explosive
Prone to sudden detonation
violent · severe · catastrophic · dangerous · deadly · unprecedented · historic · monster · ferocious · devastating
gale force
Violent wind intensity
- gustsSudden bursts of air
- sustained windsUninterrupted air movement
- howlingProlonged mournful crying sound
battering · wind damage · windstorm · squall · tempest · roaring · relentless · fierce · punishing · whipping
evacuation
Removal from danger
- power outageLoss of electrical supply
- blackoutComplete power loss
- infrastructure damageHarm to foundational structures
flight cancellation · school closure · emergency declaration · storm surge · flooding · downed trees · road closure · property damage · coastal erosion · rescue operations
- weatherweather, rain, sun, snow, wind
- weather phenomenatornado, wind, hurricane, gust, blizzard
- severe weatherblizzard, hurricane, hailstorm, ice storm, derecho
- stormsstorm, thunderstorm, hurricane, tornado, typhoon
- winter coldsnowstorm, snow, cold front, ice, arctic air
- vorticesvortex, whirlpool, whirlpools, tornado, tornadoes
bomb cyclonecalm
Free from agitation
fair weather · gentle breeze · clear skies · zephyr · doldrums
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