A powerful winter storm has brought snow and severe cold across several US states, with temperatures plummeting to record lows. The storm, dubbed a "bomb cyclone" due to its rapid intensification, has triggered widespread heavy snowfall and gusty winds from the southern Appalachians across eastern Georgia, the Carolinas, and southeastern Virginia.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that near-blizzard conditions are possible through Sunday morning along the coast, with temperatures dropping as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The cold air is expected to sweep down the Florida Peninsula on Sunday morning, pushing freezing temperatures all the way toward the southern coast. Temperatures this cold have not been experienced across southern Florida since December 1989.
As of early Sunday, extreme cold warnings are in place across several states, warning that "dangerously cold" temperatures and wind chills could lead to frostbite and hypothermia. Winter storm warnings have also been issued for parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The storm's rapid deepening has produced very gusty winds in eastern North Carolina, with moderate to heavy snowfall expected throughout the morning. However, by Sunday afternoon, the system is expected to move further out into the Atlantic, gradually easing winds along the East Coast by Sunday night.
According to AccuWeather meteorologist Brandon Buckingham, a bomb cyclone is defined as a storm that rapidly intensifies when its central pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. This type of storm can produce damaging winds, heavy snow, coastal flooding, and significant beach erosion.
As the cold air settles over southern Florida, residents are advised to take precautions to stay warm and safe. The NWS has warned that temperatures could drop as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday morning, with wind chills potentially reaching -20 degrees or colder.
The storm's impact is expected to be felt across several states, making it essential for residents to monitor weather updates and follow safety guidelines to avoid the worst of the cold.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that near-blizzard conditions are possible through Sunday morning along the coast, with temperatures dropping as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The cold air is expected to sweep down the Florida Peninsula on Sunday morning, pushing freezing temperatures all the way toward the southern coast. Temperatures this cold have not been experienced across southern Florida since December 1989.
As of early Sunday, extreme cold warnings are in place across several states, warning that "dangerously cold" temperatures and wind chills could lead to frostbite and hypothermia. Winter storm warnings have also been issued for parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The storm's rapid deepening has produced very gusty winds in eastern North Carolina, with moderate to heavy snowfall expected throughout the morning. However, by Sunday afternoon, the system is expected to move further out into the Atlantic, gradually easing winds along the East Coast by Sunday night.
According to AccuWeather meteorologist Brandon Buckingham, a bomb cyclone is defined as a storm that rapidly intensifies when its central pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. This type of storm can produce damaging winds, heavy snow, coastal flooding, and significant beach erosion.
As the cold air settles over southern Florida, residents are advised to take precautions to stay warm and safe. The NWS has warned that temperatures could drop as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday morning, with wind chills potentially reaching -20 degrees or colder.
The storm's impact is expected to be felt across several states, making it essential for residents to monitor weather updates and follow safety guidelines to avoid the worst of the cold.
i'm living in florida and i've never seen it this cold before... like 10 degrees fahrenheit?! that's nuts 
i feel bad for people in the north, but at least they're used to it 
i hope everyone stays safe and warm over there 
what are they gonna do?! anyway, i guess its good that ppl r being warned tho...i just wish we cud get some decent pics of the snow back in florida lol who even gets to experience that kinda weather? 
. Anyway, I'm not even going to get into how dramatic they make it sound – all the snow and cold is just a normal winter thing in most parts of the country 
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omg I'm literally shivering just thinking about this bomb cyclone! 10°F? that's like crazy cold 
! I feel so bad for those people in southern Florida, it's been ages since they've seen temps that low 
. I hope everyone stays safe and warm over the weekend 
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. We need to make sure our elderly and vulnerable communities are taken care of during this storm 
. Stay cozy, folks! 
like 20 degrees fahrenheit? brrr 
Temperatures plummeting to record lows, people are gonna be super uncomfortable 
especially with those wind chills hitting -20 degrees Fahrenheit 
Anyways, gotta respect the NWS for keeping us in the loop 
Safety first, folks! Stay warm and cozy indoors 
and the thought of frostbite & hypothermia hitting people hard is just... 
I remember when Hurricane Andrew hit in '92, we were all worried about power outages, but this cold wave is on another level 
anyone with a car plan on driving through that mess? 
how do we prepare for these types of extreme weather events? It seems like our infrastructure isn't exactly designed for this kinda stuff. I mean, we're still using some ancient technology from back in '89, when temps dropped to 10 degrees in Florida! That's crazy talk. 
. and all these warnings about frostbite and hypothermia... sounds super serious 
. hope everyone stays safe out there 
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AccuWeather says bomb cyclone is the real deal with gusty winds and heavy snowfall... let's keep an eye on this situation 
i feel so bad for ppl out there having to deal with this weather, but omg the snow pics are just wow 
i hope everyone stays safe and warm