The East Coast is bracing for another bout of miserable conditions as a frigid “bomb cyclone” snowstorm threatens to arrive with powerhouse force on par with a “winter hurricane.” (That sort of billing is a bit misleading, though.) The impact of the storm is definitely being felt ahead of its official arrival, which makes sense considering the scope of activity that’s found some unlikely parts of the country caught in the winter’s cold grip.
Hundreds of flights have been canceled as a result of the brutal weather with thousands more axed tomorrow. School closures have been announced across the coast too. New York’s public schools are closed on Thursday due to the extreme weather and they are far from alone in closing up in the face of the harsh conditions.
Dangerous weather is serious business, but sometimes you have to crack jokes to make sure you don’t go berserk. Twitter’s assorted wits and wags weren’t going to let a big-ass snowstorm with a silly sounding moniker roll into America without some cracks about dealing with a bomb cyclone threat. Clearly, the “bomb cyclone” branding caught the public’s attention for non-meteorological reasons.
“Bomb Cyclone and the Polar Vortex” is my favorite Morrissey song.
— jesse spector (@jessespector) January 3, 2018
Put two different types of cream cheese on my bagel this morning. Who's the #BombCyclone now
— Emily Andras (@emtothea) January 3, 2018
What ghetto ass Meteorologist came up with #BombCyclone? What’s next? Whack-Ass Hurricane? Trippin Tornado… 🌧🌪
— Cyrus McQueen (@CyrusMMcQueen) January 3, 2018
Stormy McStormface, known as the Bomb Cyclone to WWE fans (I assume given the ridiculous name), is set to unleash his fury on the East Coast. Stay warm. Stay safe. Pahk ya cahs, dumdums. Bunkah down and cuddle up! #BombCyclone #ItsSoCold pic.twitter.com/ZQFAbVZM68
— Dr. Katie Daily (@A_Rose_Of_Salt) January 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/Chef_AmaZEAN407/status/948582149439000576
2018 is not off to a good start. As a Korean American living in NYC I am now worried about a #BombCyclone and which lunatic has a bigger nuclear bomb that will wipe out my homeland.
— @sonni (@SollunaNola) January 3, 2018
I know this storm is actually horrible but watching reporters in South Carolina grab chunks of snow and explain that it’s icy is TV magic. #bombcyclone pic.twitter.com/GVgZ7r224s
— Sam Z (@imsamanthaz) January 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/MattBear99/status/948570064776843266
https://twitter.com/Remy_Anne/status/948579123840143360
1 to 3 inches of snow predicted & shit got stupid at the grocery store. #BombCyclone pic.twitter.com/t5x5gIRR3O
— 𝔾𝕙𝕠𝕤𝕥 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕣 (@cityrider49) January 4, 2018
Good night 2 all & good luck w #BombCyclone. All devices charged here, pantry & fridge stocked with comfort food, backup generator ready 2 kick in, AND of course have plenty of DVDs 4 viewing pleasure. 😀 pic.twitter.com/s6KZglGLGV
— Matt Nelson (@UnrealTChalamet) January 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/Whitemooseranch/status/948743317377794048
https://twitter.com/PazerLenis/status/948412678296383488
When the #BombCyclone calls…Duke Silver answers. 🎶🎷 Stay safe, East Coast. pic.twitter.com/W32FMHO5zi
— Parks and Recreation (@parksandrec) January 3, 2018
Popular dog abuser and lasagna enthusiast Garfield was moved to weigh in on the storm as well.
Would you let your pet dress YOU? I didn't think so. #BombCyclone pic.twitter.com/uuK6IdcZyJ
— Garfield (@Garfield) January 3, 2018
Classic Garfield! Heed this cat’s warning. Ready.gov has information on how to prepare and take action during extreme winter weather. Stay warm, stay safe.
(Via CNN)