What is a 'Bomb Cyclone' and why is it the most dangerous? A Bomb Cyclone occurs when atmospheric pressure drops explosively, similar to a bomb blast, within 24 hours. This phenomenon leads to a powerful storm accompanied by violent winds, a sharp drop in temperatures, and heavy snowfall or freezing rain. The southeastern United States witnessed one of the most extreme weather events in its history, as a 'Bomb Cyclone' caused record-breaking snowfalls that even reached regions unaccustomed to snow, with Florida being the most prominent. Weather experts have described the current storm as one of the most severe to hit the American South in decades.
