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What is a 'bomb cyclone'? The weather term back in the spotlight as West Coast prepares for a storm

What is a 'bomb cyclone'? The weather term back in the spotlight as West Coast prepares for a storm

A powerful storm is bearing down on the West Coast and bringing with it a scary-sounding weather term - bomb cyclone. Bomb cyclone is a term used by weather enthusiasts to describe a process that meteorologists usually call bombogenesis.
The White House's Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

The White House's Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

NEWLAND, N.C. (AP) — The Cartner family had known since last year that one of their farm’s Christmas trees would be headed to the White House this winter.
From atmospheric river to bomb cyclone, here are the ABCs of weather terminology

From atmospheric river to bomb cyclone, here are the ABCs of weather terminology

A series of meteorological terms associated with extreme weather have become popularized in recent years.
Spain’s royals return to flood disaster zone for 1st time since being pelted by mud

Spain’s royals return to flood disaster zone for 1st time since being pelted by mud

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s royal couple returned Tuesday to the area devastated by last month’s catastrophic flooding for the first time since enraged survivors pelted them and top elected officials with mud on their first visit to the disaster

Spain’s royals return to flood disaster zone for 1st time since being pelted by mud

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s royal couple returned Tuesday to the area devastated by last month’s catastrophic flooding for the first time since enraged survivors pelted them and top elected officials with mud on their first visit to the disaster
The White House's Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

The White House's Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

NEWLAND, N.C. (AP) — The Cartner family had known since last year that one of their farm’s Christmas trees would be headed to the White House this winter.
Forecasters issue 'bomb cyclone' warning for B.C., with 120 km/h winds predicted

Forecasters issue 'bomb cyclone' warning for B.C., with 120 km/h winds predicted

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada is warning that a "bomb cyclone" is expected to bring powerful winds to most of Vancouver Island and the B.C. coast, with hurricane-force gusts of 120 km/h predicted for some areas this week.
Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is requesting nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton , and other natural disasters, telling lawmakers that the money is “urgently needed.
NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water

NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City on Monday issued its first drought warning in 22 years after months of little rain -- and will restart the flow of drinking water from an out-of-service aqueduct as supplies run low.
NYC issues drought warning and pauses aqueduct repairs

NYC issues drought warning and pauses aqueduct repairs

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City on Monday issued its first drought warning in 22 years and paused major repairs to its main water aqueduct out of concern for the lack of rainfall.
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