Baby, it’s (really frigid) outside!
If you reside anywhere across the United States, you’ve likely felt the chill over the past week. But brace yourselves, folks! Things are about to get even frostier, so it might be wise to keep those hats, scarves, gloves, boots, down jackets, long underwear, wool socks, earmuffs, and maybe even an extra pair of gloves handy. A bomb cyclone is on its way.
Meteorologists are forecasting this bomb cyclone—a term that describes a storm rapidly intensifying with a central pressure drop of 24 millibars or more within a single day—to hit the East Coast later this week. If “bomb cyclone” sounds a bit too alarming for comfort, it’s also known as a “nor’easter” or a “mid-latitude cyclone,” according to BuzzFeed News.
Oh, great. I’m sure that makes you feel better.
Fortunately, humor is thriving on the internet, and even major news outlets like the Washington Post are making light of this impending situation. Essentially, a massive storm is forming off the coast of Florida, leading to plummeting temperatures and snowfall in areas of the state. Snow is already falling in places such as Tallahassee, Georgia, and Virginia. As the storm tracks up the coast, by Thursday, it is expected to resemble a “winter hurricane,” unleashing wind, ice, and heavy snowfall across much of New England. However, the severe cold is what has many people genuinely worried.
If laughter is the best medicine, it’s a good thing people are keeping their spirits up amidst the anxiety.
Despite the most extreme weather being well off the coast, this storm has the potential to make 2018 one of the harshest winters in the U.S. so far, and we’re just kicking off January. Areas like Boston might experience their coldest temperatures in over a century. Fantastic.
Meteorologists have dubbed the storm “Winter Storm Dylan,” which may not sound particularly menacing, but it promises blizzard-like conditions, flooding, school closures, and possible power outages along the East Coast. Residents are already stocking up on essentials like food and water (and hopefully some tequila) in anticipation of the storm’s arrival. We’ve had enough of your antics already, Dylan.
“Our primary concern is the possibility of damaging wind gusts, especially near the southeastern New England coast,” the National Weather Service tweeted. “The risk of power outages followed by arctic air Friday and Saturday is a significant concern!”
It’s safe to say this storm isn’t one to take lightly. Sounds like the perfect opportunity to cozy up indoors, binge-watch some Netflix, and enjoy quality family time together. (And don’t forget the tequila.)
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In summary, a bomb cyclone is set to hit the East Coast, bringing with it extreme cold and severe weather conditions. While it may sound intimidating, it’s also an opportunity for families to come together indoors and stay safe during this challenging weather event.