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New threat emerges as atmospheric river combines with once-in-a-decade bomb cyclone on the West Coast

Headline from KVIA El Paso, from the development of Nov 19, 2024

Newest development Nov 21, 2024 · 4 reportsWhen an atmospheric river meets a bomb cyclone, it’s like a fire hose flailing out of control along the West Coast

By Mary Gilbert, Karina Tsui and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — A historically strong bomb cyclone killed at least two people and caused a mass power outage that could last for days after it slammed the Pacific Northwest and Canada’s British Columbia with destructive winds.

KVIA El Paso's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. "Bomb cyclone" set to explode off US West Coast

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Names this update

    New threat emerges as atmospheric river combines with once-in-a-decade bomb cyclone on the West Coast

    Headline from KVIA El Paso ·

  3. Newest

    When an atmospheric river meets a bomb cyclone, it’s like a fire hose flailing out of control along the West Coast

    Headline from The Conversation US ·

Reports & sources

73 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    "Bomb cyclone" set to explode off US West Coast (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The states of Washington, Oregon, and California will be impacted by a huge "bomb cyclone" storm this week, fueled by an atmospheric river.

  2. CBS News

    A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are developing in the Pacific. What does that mean for the West Coast? (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system to move in this week, fueled by an atmospheric river​ and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean?

  3. Wyoming Public Media

    A 'bomb cyclone' is expected to hit Pacific Northwest. Here is what you should know (opens Wyoming Public Media)

    Published

    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    A "bomb cyclone" is forecast to bring heavy snow, high winds and life-threatening flooding to the Pacific Northwest in the next few days.

  4. KEZI Eugene

    'Bomb cyclone' threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest | News (opens KEZI Eugene)

    Published

    KEZI Eugene's feed description

    Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for what is expected to be a powerful storm.

  5. Foxla

    Bomb cyclone to pound West Coast as significant rain from California to Washington could cause travel issues (opens Foxla)

    Published

    Foxla's feed description

    Each year, dozens of atmospheric rivers make landfall on America's West Coast, unleashing heavy rain and intense snow. The Northwest looking at an extremely active 7-plus days ahead with the potential for an impactful atmospheric river during the middle to end of the week.

  6. Christian Science Monitor

    What is a ‘bomb cyclone,’ and how hard will it hit the West Coast? (opens Christian Science Monitor)

    Published

    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    Local officials across the West Coast are bracing for flash floods, power outages, and possible blizzards at high altitudes after announcing heavy rain from Nov. 19 to Nov. 22. Powerful winds also raise concerns about the increased risk of wildfires.

  7. Foxla

    Bomb Cyclone: Intense atmospheric river targets California, West Coast (opens Foxla)

    Published

    Foxla's feed description

    Parts of California could see up to 15 inches of rain via the "bomb cyclone."

  8. The Columbian

    ‘Bomb cyclone’ threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest (opens The Columbian)

    Published

    The Columbian's feed description

    SEATTLE (AP) — Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for what is expected to be a powerful storm, with heavy rain and winds set to pummel the region and potentially cause power out

  9. Time

    'Bomb Cyclone' Threatens Northern CA, Pacific Northwest (opens Time)

    Published

    Time's feed description

    Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for what is expected to be a powerful storm from Tuesday to Friday.

  10. CNN

    A once-in-a-decade bomb cyclone is taking shape off the West Coast (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    Over a month’s worth of rain, hurricane-force wind gusts and feet of mountain snow are coming to parts of the Pacific Northwest and Northern California.

  11. Live Science

    'Bomb cyclone' bringing high winds to West Coast seen from space in stunning timelapse (opens Live Science)

    Published

    Live Science's feed description

    The low-pressure system will bring extreme gales and heavy rain to the West Coast over the next three days.

  12. Newsweek

    Northern California and Pacific Northwest "bomb cyclone": Live tracker (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The intense storm over the Pacific spurred a slew of weather alerts warning of dangerous conditions.

  13. Scientific American

    ‘Bomb Cyclone’ and Atmospheric River Will Pummel U.S. West Coast (opens Scientific American)

    Published

    Scientific American's feed description

    A major windstorm and an atmospheric river are set to unleash a “firehose” of precipitation from California to British Columbia

  14. Foxla

    Bomb Cyclone heads towards California (opens Foxla)

    Published

    Foxla's feed description

    The atmospheric river will be weaker by the time it shifts toward Southern California. However, for now, weekend rain looks like a pretty good possibility.

  15. Forbes

    ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Impacts Starting Tonight In Pacific Northwest And Northern California. Here’s What To Know. (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Heavy rain, flooding and strong winds are expected to last through Friday, bringing more than 10 inches of rain to some regions.

  16. New York Post

    Powerful bomb cyclone to slam West Coast with life-threatening flooding, blizzard conditions (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    A powerful bomb cyclone associated with a major atmospheric river is forecast to drench the West Coast, from Washington to California, this week.

  17. KVIA El Paso

    New threat emerges as atmospheric river combines with once-in-a-decade bomb cyclone on the West Coast (opens KVIA El Paso)

    Published

    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Mary Gilbert, Karina Tsui and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — A historically strong bomb cyclone killed at least two people and caused a mass power outage that could last for days after it slammed the Pacific Northwest and Canada’s British Columbia with destructive winds.

  18. WFMZ Allentown

    'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest US | Associated Press (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published

    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    A major storm was sweeping across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain. It caused widespread power outages and downed trees that killed at least two

  19. KTVZ Bend

    'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest US (opens KTVZ Bend)

    Published

    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    Associated Press ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — A major storm swept across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least two people.

  20. CBS News

    Bomb cyclone in Northwest leaves hundreds of thousands without power, kills at least 1 (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least one person.

  21. Newsweek

    Bomb cyclone update: Power outage map as storm ravages Pacific Northwest (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The bomb cyclone brought heavy snow, rain and very strong winds across several Northwestern states.

  22. WSVN Miami

    ‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest US - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

    Published

    WSVN Miami's feed description

    ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages, closing

  23. WFMZ Allentown

    'Bomb cyclone' brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific Northwest | Associated Press (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published

    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    What is expected to be one of the strongest storms in the northwest U.S. in decades has arrived. Heavy rain and winds are expected to pummel the region and potentially

  24. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Bomb cyclone pounds Northwest US, leaving 600,000 without power (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

    Published

    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    A powerful storm was clobbering Washington state on Wednesday, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands while wreaking havoc on road travel and causing at least one death and two

  25. Bangor Daily News

    'Bomb cyclone' knocks out power to over 600,000 and downs trees across northwest US, killing 1 (opens Bangor Daily News)

    Published

    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    SEATTLE (AP) — A major storm swept across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and

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