'Bomb cyclone' will bring rain, winds and big waves to the Oregon coast
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the Oregon coast, with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and power outages to the region.
A "bomb cyclone" is a rapidly strengthening storm that can bring high winds, heavy rain and flooding. The storm is expected to hit the Oregon coast on Thursday, December 22, and could bring winds up to 60 mph and rainfall totals of up to 10 inches.
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the Oregon coast, from the California border to the Washington border. The warning is in effect from 10 pm Thursday to 10 am Friday. Winds are expected to be strongest on Thursday night and Friday morning, with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
The storm is also expected to bring heavy rain to the Oregon coast. Rainfall totals of up to 10 inches are possible, with the heaviest rain expected on Thursday night and Friday morning. The rain could cause flooding in low-lying areas, and could also lead to mudslides in areas with steep slopes.
The storm could also cause power outages. The National Weather Service is urging residents to be prepared for power outages, and to have a plan in place in case of an outage.
In addition to the high wind warning, the National Weather Service has also issued a flood watch for the Oregon coast. The flood watch is in effect from Thursday evening through Friday evening. Residents in flood-prone areas should be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
The "bomb cyclone" is expected to weaken as it moves inland. However, the storm could still bring heavy rain and snow to the mountains of Oregon and California.