Bomb Cyclone Hits Pacific Northwest: What You Need to Know
Wendy Alferez
3 hours agoOn November 19, 2024, the Pacific Northwest faced one of the most intense weather events of the season—a bomb cyclone that swept through Washington, Oregon, and Northern California with hurricane-force winds, relentless rainfall, and heavy snow.
The storm resulted in two fatalities, left over 700,000 residents without power, and caused widespread damage, disrupting lives and infrastructure alike.
These rapidly intensifying storms, known as bomb cyclones, are not rare, but they’re becoming increasingly frequent and powerful.
With climate change influencing weather patterns globally, understanding bomb cyclones has never been more critical.