The Wildest Scenes from New England’s Bomb Cyclone
Bombogenesis struck again, with downed power lines across the region.
Photo by Lisa Weidenfeld
This morning, over 224,000 people in Massachusetts and over half a million across New England are in the dark after a powerful storm walloped the area overnight.
@newscentermaine out side at 5:30 pic.twitter.com/k4Dg4FCl9k
— Colby Thomas (@ColbyTh38819456) October 17, 2019
In the wee hours, the nor’easter underwent a process called bombogenesis, officially making it a “bomb cyclone.” A storm can only earn this very cool and edgy title if the atmospheric pressure drops 24 millibars in 24 hours. At Logan Airport, the pressure dropped 43 millibars, reaching an October record low and creating rapidly intensifying strong winds. At their peak at 2:50 a.m., Logan saw 48 mph sustained winds, with gusts of up to 66 mph. The highest gusts in Massachusetts were recorded in Provincetown, at 90 mph.
With strong winds came felled trees:
@FOX2now #stlwx A viewer with relatives in New England sent me this picture of storm damage from #noreaster. This is his sister’s neighborhood in Swampscott, MA. pic.twitter.com/xd9Oie3EgD
— Chris Higgins (@fox2ch) October 17, 2019
Crazy wind with this Nor’easter! This is down the street from us. #noreaster #Boston pic.twitter.com/ipWyiu8Y6s
— Jill van der Poel (@jillvanderpoel) October 17, 2019
Lots of #storm damage this morning on #capecod #noreaster pic.twitter.com/o1X8eH9Lc9
— Botello Lumber (@BotelloLumber) October 17, 2019
And with felled trees (and flying trampolines) came damaged cars.
As the sun comes up DXFD continues to respond to many #weather related emergencies. Please remember to treat any downed wires as LIVE and call 911. If you don’t need to be out driving please don’t. Many streets remain closed. #DXFD pic.twitter.com/tKuwXJSxF4
— Duxbury Fire PIO (@DXFD_PIO) October 17, 2019
Unfortunate result of storm in Cumberland. Branch breaks off and hits 2 parked cars. Luckily no one was hurt. #noreaster #storm #WMTW #News8 #Cumberland #Maine pic.twitter.com/oZxdUcESHx
— Talia Clarke (@TaliaClarkeWMTW) October 17, 2019
Drivers aren’t the only ones with travel woes this morning. According to Keolis Commuter Services, the commuter rail is struggling with flooding, blocked tracks, train damage, and power outages. Expect “significant delays” on the Newburyport/Rockport, Lowell, Greenbush and Middleboro lines, and minor delays on the others. The MBTA’s Green Line also saw some delays this morning thanks to some trees and power lines down at Waban.
Service is resuming on the Rockport/Newburyport Line as our crews work aggressively to repair the damages caused by the storm early this morning. Trains are still experiencing severe delays due to the downed trees in the Lynn area. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/6B810lnM30
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) October 17, 2019
#MBTA #GreenLine D Branch: Work continues clearing the tree and making repairs to the overhead catenary near Waban. pic.twitter.com/IxGogZMXWm
— MBTA (@MBTA) October 17, 2019
However, while all this damage might have some feeling like this…
…It’s a good one for any kids who forgot to do their homework last night. Several school districts across the state are closed for the day due to the number of impassable roads.
It’s also a pretty good day if you’ve got webbed feet and waterproof feathers:
Or if you’re always on the hunt for a new stick to chew. Happy Bomb Cyclone, one and all!
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