Mid-latitude storms that rapidly intensify into violent weather systems, known as bomb cyclones, form through a specific chain of atmospheric events that begins with clashing air masses and ends with ...

Such rapidly strengthening storms are capable of producing heavy rain, blizzard conditions and intense winds that can create dangerous conditions such as downed trees and power outages.

AccuWeather Meteorologist Bernie Rayno explains how a bombogenesis, or "bomb cyclone," forms. These storms can occur anytime of the year and they bring intense precipitation and damaging winds.