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‘Bomb cyclone’ hitting B.C. sounds scary, but meteorologist says name isn’t alarmist [Video]

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A powerful storm is bearing down on the West Coast and bringing with it a scary-sounding weather term. That term is “bomb cyclone.” (AP Video / Nov. 19, 2024)

By Brieanna Charlebois The Canadian Press

VANCOUVER – Hurricane-force winds of more than 120 km/h are hitting parts of the British Columbia coast and more than 150,000 BC Hydro customers are without power as a “bomb cyclone” develops off Vancouver Island.

Environment Canada has issued more than 50 warnings, advisories and alerts related to the storm, covering most of Vancouver Island and other coastal areas and stretching deep into the Interior.

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