Meteorologist clarifies bomb cyclone terminology as British Columbia faces severe weather
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.