Nor'easter Bomb Cyclone Hits the Carolinas
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Nor’easter Erupts into Bomb Cyclone Off Carolinas
A ferocious nor’easter is slamming the Carolinas with relentless snow and hurricane-force winds, rapidly intensifying into a rare bomb cyclone along the East Coast. This explosive storm, marked by a dramatic pressure plunge of at least 24 millibars in 24 hours, unleashes blizzard conditions with heavy, wind-driven snowfall and vicious gusts battering coastal regions.[1][2]
Heavy Snow and Historic Impacts
Cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro face their heaviest snow in decades, with forecasts predicting 6 to 10 inches or more across North Carolina and southern Virginia—potentially topping records like Charlotte’s 13.2 inches from 2004. Blizzard-like fury reduces visibility, while powerful winds fuel coastal flooding, beach erosion, and flight cancellations at major airports.[1][2]
Live Updates and Safety Warnings
Live storm chasers document the chaos along North Carolina’s coast, where frigid air plunges temperatures into the teens amid ongoing power outages from prior storms. Residents brace for extreme cold, with warnings of frostbite risks; stay indoors, monitor alerts, and prepare for prolonged disruptions as this monster cyclone rages on.[2][3]
