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Meteorologist clarifies bomb cyclone terminology as British Columbia faces severe weather

thestar.com — November 19, 2024 at 10:01 AM UTC

A bomb cyclone is affecting British Columbia's coast, bringing intense winds and potential power outages. Environment Canada warns of gusts up to 120 km/h, with severe weather expected to last into Wednesday. Meteorologist Cindy Day explains that terms like "bomb cyclone" and "atmospheric river" are scientifically accurate and help people understand weather events. She emphasizes that these terms are not alarmist when used correctly. In 2021, British Columbia's government considered creating a scale to rank atmospheric river events after severe flooding. However, Environment Canada deemed it premature to implement such a scale for public warnings.

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Meteorologist clarifies bomb cyclone terminology as British Columbia faces severe weather (thestar.com)

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Winter storm warning issued for North Oregon Cascades with up to 20 inches of snow expected (oregonlive.com)

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Winter storm watch issued for North Oregon Cascades with up to 15 inches of snow expected (oregonlive.com)

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