Dark blue cloudy sky

What is Bomb Cyclone?

A bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting in a rotating storm-like pattern. Often thought of as the equivalent of a winter hurricane, bomb cyclones typically form in cooler weather and intensify very quickly, resulting in heavy snow, rain, high winds and coastal flooding.

Schedule a Demo Today

A new era is starting with fundamentally new forecasting with unprecedented precision!

Contact Us

Glossary

A bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting...

A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.

Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere and weather processes. It involves observing, analyzing, and forecasting...

The reflectance rate of a surface, indicating the amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface. It depends...

A weather warning means that a weather hazard is occurring, imminent, or likely. In other words, severe weather is happening...

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

The term used for semi-stationary high-pressure centers such as the Azores and North Pacific Highs, which occur in the narrow...

Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It...

Conduction is the transfer of heat or electricity through a material without the material itself moving. This occurs when...