Forecasters are monitoring a developing weather system poised to impact the East Coast, raising concerns about a potential nor'easter and the possibility of a bomb cyclone, bringing the potential for disruptive winter weather including heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding.
Forecasters are closely watching a developing system that could affect parts of the East Coast this weekend, and with it has come familiar storm terminology — including nor’easter and bomb cyclone .These storms are known for producing some of the region’s most disruptive winter weather, from heavy snow and strong winds to coastal flooding.
JUMP TO: WHAT IS A BOMB CYCLONE? | WHY IT MATTERS NOWA nor’easter is a type of storm that forms along the Atlantic Coast of North America and typically moves northward or northeastward, according to the National Weather Service. It gets its name from the northeasterly winds that blow along the coast as the storm tracks up the seaboard.Nor’easters often form when cold air from inland collides with warmer, moist air over the Atlantic Ocean. This clash of air masses can fuel storm development and lead to widespread precipitation. Depending on the track and temperature profile, a nor’easter can bring heavy snow inland, rain and strong winds along the coast, and even coastal flooding and beach erosion.FIND THE LATEST NY WINTER WEATHER FORECAST HEREThese storms are most common from fall through early spring, and many historically significant winter storms affecting the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and even the Southeast have been nor’easters.A bomb cyclone isn’t a separate storm type — it’s a storm that undergoes rapid intensification, a process meteorologists call bombogenesis. A storm is generally classified as a bomb cyclone when its central atmospheric pressure drops by at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. This rapid drop signals that the storm is strengthening quickly.When a storm undergoes bombogenesis, winds can increase, precipitation can intensify, and impacts such as heavy snow or strong coastal winds can become more severe in a short period of time. Bomb cyclones are seen in both winter and non-winter storms, but are notable in the colder months for enhancing snow and wind impacts.Stay connected with FOX LOCAL. For 24/7 winter storm coverage—Download Now.A nor’easter becomes a bomb cyclone when it strengthens rapidly in the right atmospheric conditions. In other words:So a winter nor’easter can be called a bomb cyclone if it deepens fast enough, potentially leading to stronger winds and heavier precipitation than a more slowly evolving storm.Forecasters with FOX Weather and other outlets say the system being watched this weekend has the potential to strengthen off the Southeast coast and track northward toward the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. That pattern could allow it to take on characteristics of a nor’easter and possibly meet bomb cyclone criteria, meaning stronger winds and impactful snow or wintry precipitation if it stays close enough to the coast as it deepens.While exact details — including snow amounts, timing and the storm’s path — remain uncertain, the track and intensity will determine whether this becomes a significant winter storm for parts of the East Coast.Across past nor’easters and bomb cyclones, impacts have included:Stay ahead of the snow with FOX 5’s expert meteorologists, streaming LIVE on FOX LOCAL. We’re streaming nonstop coverage with the newest forecasts, snow potential, and preparation tips. Download FOX LOCAL for 24/7 weather coverage on your smart TV and mobile devices.
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