A harsh weather event is set to unleash its fury on the U.S. West Coast. The extreme weather is emerging on the US coast it is the Bomb Cyclone. This powerful storm is about to wreak havoc across several states. The storm is expected to bring harsh conditions and havoc to various country states especially California. In California it is expected to dump a staggering 8 trillion gallons of rain. Very strong winds accompanying heavy rainfall along with lot of snow is going to hit the mountain areas. For this reason, experts have also warned to stay safe.
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Bomb Cyclones are not any typical winter storms. They occur when atmospheric pressure plummets by at least 24 millibars in just 24 hours. Thus this storm is projected to drop an astounding 70 millibars in a single day, plummeting to a pressure of around 942 millibars. In simple terms, it as a winter storm on, akin to a Category 4 hurricane.
The name “Bomb Cyclone” emerged from meteorologists in the 1980s, drawing a parallel between the sudden drop in pressure and a bomb detonation. As this low-pressure system intensifies further. It results in a flow of warm, moist air from the tropics. This is results in forming an atmospheric river. These weather systems can bring heavy rain, snow, and strong winds all together.
This on-going extreme weather is aiming the West Coast is expected to tap into the full atmospheric river. Residents in low-lying areas are urged to stay vigilant. Residents must prepare for possible evacuations as the Bomb Cyclone approaches.
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Forecasts indicate that this formidable storm will hit the West Coast from Tuesday through Thursday. This will create an extreme drop of 50 millibars to 60 millibars even less than a day. The pressure in the storm will start at over 1000 millibars on Monday night; furthermore it could drop to below 950 millibars by Tuesday night. Moreover a lower pressure means the storm is getting stronger and more intense.
The University of California, San Diego, has developed a scale from 1 to 5 to measure the storm’s impact. Whereas areas along the California coast are bracing for a “Category 4” experience. These areas are going to get dubbed in the category of “extreme.” Thus rainfall could exceed a foot in parts of Southern Oregon and Northern California, prompting concerns over river flooding and flash floods.
