Another noreaster: Warning alerts issued as dangerous storm likely to bomb out and slam this US region
A powerful nor’easter is likely to ‘bomb’ out and slam the Carolinas just days after a massive winter storm carved a 2,300-mile path through the United States and brought life-threatening ice and heavy snow to several areas.Areas in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast are still working to dig out after receiving significant snow over the weekend.At least 65 deaths have already been reported across 16 states.The FOX Forecast Center is forecasting a powerful nor’easter to develop off the East Coast this weekend, which has the potential to develop into a bomb cyclone.
It is nearly certain that a powerful winter storm will now impact the Carolinas and Virginia.But from there, uncertainty remains regarding where the storm tracks.Winter Storm Warnings have already been issued for all of North Carolina, much of South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia.North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has issued a State of Emergency in preparation for this weekend’s snowstorm.
He said the State Emergency Response Team is being activated to assist affected communities with any response needs.“As another round of winter weather moves into North Carolina, this time possibly bringing snow, I urge everyone to stay alert and take precautions,” Stein said in a statement.A large reservoir of cold air associated with the Polar Vortex will surge south out of Canada this week and spread across the Great Lakes, eventually making its way into the Southeast. As this unfolds, the system’s energy will swing through the Southeast and offshore along the East Coast this weekend.This allows very cold air to establish itself across the Mid-Atlantic and the Carolinas.At the surface, a quickly developing low-pressure system will form just off the Southeast coast along a sharp temperature gradient over the warm waters of the Gulf Stream.
As the low strengthens throughout Saturday, it will pull moisture northward while helping to lock cold air in place inland, favorin...