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When turbulent weather with whipping winds and heavy snow is in the forecast, meteorologists sometimes warn that a storm could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone. But what exactly does this mean?

DANVILLE — An early-morning bomb threat made to the Danville Elementary School on Monday was deemed not credible by police after a thorough investigation. Around 8:30 a.m., the Danville Police ...

A bomb cyclone will blow into the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions this weekend—as airlines recover from a massive snowstorm that led to nearly 20,000 flight cancellations last weekend. A ...

Whether you call it a bomb cyclone, nor'easter or a blizzard, it's going to be a memorable weekend weather event for some along the East Coast as January turns to February. “This storm could unleash ...

Weekend plans? How about "bombogenesis." That's the name of the weather process headed for much of the East Coast this weekend, as "a mid-latitude cyclone rapidly intensifies," or quickly drops in ...

A bomb cyclone winter storm is whipping up — and it’s headed for New York City, threatening even more snow and colder temps this weekend. The storm is forecast to blow into town Saturday night and ...

A powerful storm tracking through the Southeast will intensify off the East Coast this weekend amid brutal cold. This bomb cyclone will bring heavy snow and strong winds to parts of the Southeast and ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — You may have heard the term "bomb cyclone" or "bombogenesis" before. That word is often used when meteorologists also talk about a "Nor'easter." This weekend, the East Coast is ...

WAYCROSS, Ga. — Waycross City Manager Ulysses Rayford said Sunday night that authorities were responding to a reported bomb threat at a local hospital. A staff member at Memorial Satilla Health, ...

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When turbulent weather with whipping winds and heavy snow is in the forecast, meteorologists sometimes warn that a storm could "bomb out" or become a bomb cyclone. But what exactly does this mean?