Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this happens when a storm's central pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.

A blizzard warning is in effect for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as a bomb cyclone — a rapidly intensifying winter storm — crosses the Great Lakes.

As the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region faces heavy snow and strong winds, thousands remain without power in Michigan.

A wild winter storm is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast.

From tropical cyclones to torrential floods, Australia battles a perfect storm of extreme weather events threatening millions across multiple states this week.Disaster management has issued

The same storm, capable of producing blizzard conditions with near-hurricane-force winds around the Great Lakes from Sunday to Monday, will direct frigid air in its wake through the Midwest and Northeast and even bring some chills to the south-central and southeastern United States in the week ahead.

One day of traveling for the holidays has become a nightmare for thousands, as the strong winter storm hits the Northeast, causing flight cancellations and difficulties to drive. As of Friday, theitafternoon,