The Northeast is about to be battered by a “bomb cyclone” and meteorologists are warning people to prepare for the chilly blasts.
A massive winter storm is expected to bring a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow from portions of northern Florida to Maine from Wednesday, Jan. 3, until the evening of Thursday, Jan. 4. New England, the northeastern region of the United States, will possibly experience blizzard conditions late Thursday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Heavy snow and ice is expected from Florida to Maine today and tomorrow! Follow https://t.co/Z3FIg0XW6X to get the latest detailed forecast for your location. If you're under a warning, limit or avoid travel if you can! ❄️❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/7M3hCxPKK8
— NWS (@NWS) January 3, 2018
This rapidly intensifying East Coast storm will produce strong, damaging winds – possibly resulting in downed trees, power outages and coastal flooding. These strong winter systems are notorious for packing big winds and waves to go along with heavy snow! https://t.co/VyWINDk3xP pic.twitter.com/WqpNXoNDmp
— NWS (@NWS) January 3, 2018
The “bomb cyclone” or bombogenesis—a fancy term for a winter hurricane—occurs when a cold air mass collides with a warm air mass, such as air over warm ocean waters, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This all-day event will leave cities in the Northeast such as New York City, Nassau County, and parts of Connecticut blanketed in heavy snow and battling brutal winds, reported the New York Post.
“People are going to want to check ahead,” AccuWeather senior meteorologist Rob Miller told the newspaper. “It’s not going to be a very pleasant day tomorrow.”
The storm is expected to bring as much as 6 inches of snow to the region. New York City is expected to receive at least 3 inches of snow on Thursday morning.
Miller warns that public transportation is likely to be affected by the harsh weather and commuters should give themselves extra traveling time.
The NWS warns that the storm has the potential to produce strong, damaging winds possibly resulting in downed trees and power outages. Harsh coastal conditions are expected with possible minor to moderate coastal flooding and erosion on Thursday.
Major east coast winter storm is expected to bring snow, ice, rain, strong winds, and tidal flooding to coastal locations from the southeast U.S. to New England Wednesday into Thursday. Hazardous travel is likely.
— NWS (@NWS) January 3, 2018
Ryan Maue, a meteorologist from weather.us, has hinted that most areas may hit record lows.
“Record low daytime temperatures Friday and Saturday behind the “bomb cyclone” in the Northeast. Which locations you may ask? All of them. Highs in the single digits and teens will rewrite the record book for Jan 5th and 6th,” Maue wrote in a tweet on Jan. 3.
Record low daytime temperatures Friday and Saturday behind the "bomb cyclone" in the Northeast. Which locations you may ask? All of them.
Highs in the single digits and teens will rewrite the record book for Jan 5th and 6th. pic.twitter.com/HKAizQd5rg— Ryan Maue | weather.us (@RyanMaue) January 3, 2018
While there will be coastal impacts from "bomb" cyclone — extremely dangerous cold from brutal wind chills will wreck the Midwest and Northeast during day Friday into Saturday –> Record lows likely at most locations. @WeatherdotUS pic.twitter.com/z5vp5wC8JX
— Ryan Maue | weather.us (@RyanMaue) January 2, 2018
Winter weather will impact the entire East Coast today through Friday. Here are the latest expected snow totals and current winter headlines. Strong winds will accompany the snow in many locations. Stay informed at https://t.co/VyWINDk3xP or your trusted weather source! ???? pic.twitter.com/RqCr3h6XR1
— NWS (@NWS) January 3, 2018
The NWS is also reminding people driving during the harsh wintry conditions to keep their cars prepared for the freezing weather.
It’s not too late to get your automobile ready for winter weather. Don’t be caught unprepared. https://t.co/D3GxixdAN6 pic.twitter.com/uClJM13dNP
— NWS (@NWS) January 2, 2018
Keep warm everyone!
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