Bomb cyclone path; will polar vortex hit Philly this weekend?

The greater Philadelphia region will experience no weekend letup in the prolonged cold snap gripping the area.

What is a bomb cyclone? An atmospheric scientist explains

(THE CONVERSATION) A bomb cyclone is a large, intense midlatitude storm that has low pressure at its center, weather fronts and an array of associated weather, from blizzards to severe thunderstorms to heavy precipitation.
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Tropical cyclone Dudzai reaches category 4 strength after rapid intensification

In the middle of the south-central Indian Ocean, a powerful storm named Tropical Cyclone Dudzai formed and grew incredibly fast. Its winds jumped from 70 mph to more than 130 mph in just a few hours,
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Pacific Northwest reflects on bomb cyclone anniversary, ongoing recovery challenges

WASHINGTON STATE — One year after the bomb cyclone wreaked havoc in the Pacific Northwest, residents are reflecting on the storm's intensity, the ongoing risk of similar events, and the community's resilience. November is a tough month for those affected ...
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How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions

When turbulent weather with whipping winds and heavy snow is in the forecast, meteorologists sometimes warn that a storm could "bomb out" or become a bomb cyclone. But what exactly does this mean?According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...