Summary
A strong winter storm, called a bomb cyclone, hit the East Coast of the United States, causing snow and extreme cold from North Carolina to Florida. The storm met specific criteria to be classified as a bomb cyclone, which means it rapidly intensified within a short time. Several states issued warnings for snow and severe cold.
Key Facts
- A bomb cyclone is a storm that intensifies quickly when its central pressure drops significantly.
- The storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to the East Coast, including North Carolina and Virginia.
- The National Weather Service issued snow and cold alerts for multiple states.
- Southern Florida is experiencing unusually cold temperatures not seen since December 1989.
- Extreme cold warnings are in place across other southern states like Alabama and Georgia.
- The intense storm caused freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills.
- Winter storm warnings indicate hazardous winter weather in areas like North Carolina and South Carolina.
