Will A Bomb Cyclone Affect Fresno Heating?

Corey Hammack
Jan 27, 2018
2 min read

The term bomb cyclone has been making rounds in different media and news outlets after the cold temperature spiked up at an alarming rate. The term itself sounds a bit scary, but what exactly is a bomb cyclone? Is it a dangerous retaliation by mother nature? And will it affect all the heating units in Fresno CA? “The answer, as with so many things when it comes to winter weather, is: It depends. A bomb cyclone is, essentially, a powerful low-pressure system that rapidly intensifies. If that sounds a lot like a hurricane, you’re not too far off. The ‘bomb’ part of the name refers to the phenomenon when the pressure inside a storm cell falls so quickly that it gives the storm explosive strength,” says Chris Morris in his fortune.com post. Additionally, “the term bomb cyclone comes from the scientific term “bombogenesis,” which is a storm that drops 24 millibars of pressure over 24 hours.”

How To Survive A Bombogenesis? Like any other winter storms, which can likely affect Fresno, every household must prepare with a reliable heating system. Aside from that, there are also things one can accomplish to stay warm and safe during the winter cold. What To Do Before The Storm Hits Learn the basics of heating systems. Frozen pipes can happen anytime, which may cause the pipes in your house to burst. Learning how to turn off the water valves in your home in case a crisis arises can be a life-saving skill. Get a readily available emergency kit. Prepare enough water and non-perishable food on hand for at least 3 days. And don’t forget to include on your list: a first aid kit, flashlight, batteries, can opener, hand warmers, some warm clothes and cell phone chargers or power banks.