bomb cyclone

A satellite image from Wednesday morning shows a powerful storm system heading east across the U.S. The storm is expected to bring high winds, snow and rain to much of the central U.S. in the coming days.

Science
Environment

A 'Bomb Cyclone' Is Thwacking The Central U.S.

1:21pm March 13, 2019

by Rebecca Hersher

The storm is bringing high winds, snow, rain and dangerous road conditions. Meteorologists and local officials are warning people across the West and Midwest to cancel travel plans.

Power lines smolder behind a fallen tree outside the Lincoln School in Providence, R.I., during the nor'easter Friday.

National

'Bomb Cyclone' Brings Wind, Flooding And Snow To Northeast, Killing Several

8:51pm March 03, 2018

by Amy Held

While the storm had moved offshore Saturday, flood threats remained, especially along coastal Massachusetts, where crews have rescued scores of people. The governor has declared a state of emergency.