Bomb cyclone and atmospheric river to hit Bay Area

Strong atmospheric river and bomb cyclone to hit Bay Area with heavy rain, possible flooding
A series of storms fueled by an atmospheric river is taking aim at the Bay Area, intensified by a so-called "bomb cyclone" that promises heavy rain and potential flooding.
A new storm is lashing areas hit by a deadly bomb cyclone and boosting an already prolific atmospheric river
A powerful atmospheric river is unleashing torrential, flooding rainfall across Northern California and parts of the Pacific Northwest in the wake of a historically strong bomb cyclone — and another storm is on the way.
Bomb cyclone forecast: Here’s where we’ll see the most rain in the Bay Area
Higher elevation communities in the North Bay will likely see the most rain. Up to 10 inches could fall at higher elevation between now and Friday, according to the National Weather Service. As that water makes its way down the mountains, creeks and streams may break their banks.
Atmospheric river arrives in Northern California as bomb cyclone intensifies damaging storm
The Bay Area and Northern California awoke Wednesday to the arrival of a storm fueled by a strong atmospheric river and intensified by a so-called "bomb cyclone" off the Pacific Northwest coast.
What is a bomb cyclone? Bay Area braces for wet weather
In fact, a bomb cyclone, as well as an atmospheric river, is supposed to hit the San Francisco Bay Area, and so we thought we'd explain what it is. A bomb cyclone is a low pressure system that experiences a fall in pressure of 24 millibars in 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service.
Atmospheric river storm brings first waves of rain to Bay Area
The first atmospheric river storm of the winter rainy season slammed into California on Wednesday. Driven by a powerful “bomb cyclone” off British Columbia, it brought heavy rains to Sonoma and Marin counties, dumping more than 6 inches in the hills above Guerneville by mid-afternoon.
Pacific Northwest reeling from bomb cyclone; atmospheric river targets California
A developing storm system forecast to swing off the Oregon and Washington coastline on Friday will add to the region's weather woes.
Atmospheric river takes final aim at Pacific Northwest, still reeling from bomb cyclone
Forecasters said a final round of rain, snow and high winds were targeting the Pacific Northwest and Northern California regions on Friday.
'Extraordinary' bomb cyclone to bring up to 8 inches of rain to California
A bomb cyclone occurs when cold and warm air collide over the ocean, dropping the pressure at a rapid rate and creating intense weather. On the East Coast, that can mean vast quantities of snow. Here on the West Coast, it can usher in buckets of rain.
Atmospheric river to fuel ‘bomb cyclone’ headed to California this weekend
A powerful storm described as a “bomb cyclone” will be intensified by an atmospheric river over the Pacific Ocean when it hits California this weekend. “We talk about atmospheric rivers from time to time.
Bomb cyclone and atmospheric river to hit Bay Area: Latest updates
The Bay Area is bracing for a powerful atmospheric river storm driven by a bomb cyclone set to explode off the Pacific coast overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The
Second bomb cyclone forming off Calif. coast, heavy rain forecast Friday
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California bomb cyclone storm: When will rains hit L.A. area and how bad will it be?
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The Great Lakes May Be Drying Up, But at Least There’s a Bomb Cyclone in the Northwest
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