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Bomb cyclone

A bomb cyclone is when a big storm, like a hurricane but in the winter, gets even stronger very quickly. It happens when cold air and warm air meet and make the storm spin. The spinning makes the storm have very strong wind and lots of snow or rain. It can make it very hard to go outside and can even cause power outages. It's important to listen to grown-ups if they tell you to stay inside when there's a bomb cyclone. Stay safe!
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