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Get ready, California! A powerful atmospheric river is on its way, packing a punch that could lead to dangerous flooding. This isn't your average rainstorm; it's expected to dump a whopping 12 to 16 inches of rain in some areas. This isn't a new thing; earlier this week, a bomb cyclone brought simil

Northern California Faces Heavy Rain and Snow: What You Need to Know

Let's talk about the latest weather troubles in Northern California. Meteorologists predict up to 16 inches of rain through Friday, with some places like Santa Rosa already seeing 5 inches in just 24 hours. This heavy rain is part of a strong atmospheric river, a big stream of moisture, hitting the

Deadly Storm and Power Outages Hit the Northwest, More Rain to Come

A powerful storm, known as a bomb cyclone, has taken lives and caused a massive power outage in Washington and Seattle. With wind speeds reaching up to 77 mph, trees and power lines were toppled, leaving many homes without electricity. As the winds die down, a new threat emerges: heavy rain is expec

Rain is finally coming to save New England from the drought!

New England has been bone dry for months. The last time Boston saw more than an inch of rain was way back on June 26. The region has been dealing with a bad drought and lots of wildfires. But guess what? A storm is on its way to bring some much-needed rain. This storm will hit New England early on

Stormey Weather: A 'Bomb Cyclone' Strikes the Northwest US

A whopper of a storm hit the northwest United States this week, packing a punch with intense winds and heavy rain. Meteorologists dubbed it a "bomb cyclone, " an event that happens when a storm suddenly gains strength. Also known as an atmospheric river, this storm is a massive stream of moisture fr

Winter Storms Affect Nine States: Up to 3 Feet of Snow Expected

A big winter storm is hitting nine states across the U. S. , with up to 3 feet of snow predicted in some areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings and advisories, expecting poor driving conditions and possible power outages. In North Dakota, nearly the entire state is under advi

Strong Storms: One Dead, Hundreds of Thousands Without Power

Early Wednesday, over 500, 000 people on the West Coast lost power due to a powerful storm. In Lynnwood, Snohomish County, a woman in her 50s passed away when a tree fell at a homeless encampment. That's not all—high winds, rain, and snow brought down trees, power lines, and created blizzard conditi

What's Up with West Coast's 'Bomb Cyclone' Storm?

Ever heard of a 'bomb cyclone'? It's a scary-sounding weather term that's in the news again. The West Coast is bracing for a big storm, and this rapid weather change is called bombogenesis by meteorologists. When a cold air mass meets a warm one, often over water, a storm can quickly intensify. This

Big Storm Hits Northwest: Power Out, Trees Down

A powerful storm, known as a "bomb cyclone, " hit the northwest United States on Tuesday night. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages and trees to fall. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died when a tree hit a homeless encampment. In Seattle, another tree trapped so

A Wet and Windy Week: The Pacific Northwest and California Prepare