Historic Bomb Cyclone For New York State

If you have been near a store over the last couple of days, you probably have been very frustrated. Not only are there last minute shoppers looking for Christmas gifts, they are stocking up on essentials for the next major weather event.

The forecast has been focused a little more on what will be a historic shift in temperature and wind speed. As the storm moves across the Great Lakes and mid-west, it is about to get nasty.

A historic "bomb cyclone" has been predicted for the region in what will be the coldest Christmas weekend in decades!

This is going to be a LIFE THREATENING situation and it is best to hunker down and be ready. Many people are saying that there is too much panic. The issue is that people are trying to get to see loved ones and will be traveling in this storm. What exactly is a bomb cyclone?

A bomb cyclone refers to a low-pressure system that "bombs out" or undergoes "bombogenesis," which means its minimum central pressure drops by at least 24 millibars within 24 hours. Basically, it's a storm that intensifies very rapidly, bringing intense impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds and coastal flooding.

There are some predictions that the Great Lakes will see waves pound as high as 20 feet in some spots! From Buffalo to Chicago, there is a legitimate fear of power outages that may last days. Get ready and be safe!