Bomb Cyclone Meets Polar Vortex: What’s About to Hit the East Coast

The Eastern Seaboard is bracing for a meteorological double whammy that has forecasters on high alert.

Fresh off a historic winter storm, another round of extreme weather is taking aim at the East Coast. This time, it’s a dangerous combination: a rapidly intensifying coastal storm paired with a sustained Arctic air invasion. Two terms are about to dominate weather discussions: Bomb Cyclone and Polar Vortex. Here’s what they mean and why this pattern matters.

Arctic Air Has Taken Root

Tampa meteorologist Jeff Berardelli issued a blunt warning this week: a legitimate bomb cyclone will form along the Eastern Seaboard by Sunday, dragging Arctic air deep into the South.