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Watch: Bomb cyclone hits parts of the US with heavy snow

Watch: Bomb cyclone hits parts of the US with heavy snow

Summary

A powerful storm known as a "bomb cyclone" has brought heavy snow and blizzard conditions to parts of the Midwest and East Coast of the United States. This storm has caused travel delays and is also threatening with cold temperatures and strong winds. A bomb cyclone intensifies quickly due to a rapid drop in atmospheric pressure.

Key Facts

  • A bomb cyclone is affecting parts of the Midwest and East Coast in the U.S.
  • The storm has brought blizzard conditions and heavy snowfall.
  • There have been travel delays because of the storm.
  • The East Coast faces frigid temperatures and high winds from the storm.
  • A bomb cyclone occurs when atmospheric pressure drops significantly in 24 hours.
  • The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provided details on the storm.

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