Winter Storm Quinlan path tracker LIVE – Tornado threat warning as bomb cyclone and ice storm batters US this weekend

A POWERFUL "bomb cyclone" storm is on track to hit central and eastern parts of the United States this week and could impact the weekend.

The winter storm, named Winter Storm Quinlan by the Weather Channel, could bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, high winds, snow, and a blast of cold to the Eastern US in particular, AccuWeather reported.

"Confidence is growing for a significant storm that will bring wide-reaching impacts," AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex DaSilva said.

Parts of eastern Oklahoma to western portions of Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, plus northern parts of Mississippi and Alabama could see a few inches of snow.

A bomb cyclone, also known as bombogenesis, "occurs when a mid-latitude cyclone rapidly intensifies," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Read our Winter Storm Quinlan path tracker blog for the latest updates…

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    Keep your pets safe, continued

    Follow these recommendations to keep your pets safe and healthy during a winter storm:

    • Keep pets indoors
    • Provide outdoor shelter for outdoor pets
    • Care for your pets' feet
    • Provide extra food and water
    • Use leashes when walking near water
    • Don't leave pets locked inside a car
    • Keep antifreeze out of reach of pets
    • Check vehicles before starting cars to avoid hazards involving pets

    Keep your pets safe

    Chapped paws and itchy, flaky skin can result from exposure to the dry, cold air of winter, as well as chilling rain, sleet, and snow, but these aren't the only problems that dogs face.

    If chemicals from ice-melting products are licked off of bare paws, winter walks can turn harmful.

    Mass.gov revealed experts' suggestions to help avoid cold weather hazards from hurting your pet's health.

    Preparing for power outages

    During periods of severe cold or heat, power interruptions can be perilous. Power outages can also be problematic for people who use medical gadgets that rely on energy.

    Power outages may be mitigated by planning ahead of time and keeping you and your family safe.

    Do the following to prepare:

    • If power disruptions are predicted, fully charge your cellphone, laptop, and other electrical devices before the storm.
    • If your medical equipment is powered by electricity, discuss your choices with your health care professionals, utility company, and personal support network during a power outage. Talk to relatives, friends, and your support network if you'll need help during an outage.
    • Consider getting a generator to keep your home powered up in the event of a power outage. Before an outage, read the manufacturer's instructions and understand how to operate it properly.
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      Tips if you have to drive during a storm

      Unless absolutely necessary, avoid driving during winter storms. If you must travel, here are some driving safety recommendations.

      • Avoid driving during the storm's harshest parts. Only travel during daytime hours if feasible, don't travel alone, and stick to main highways rather than taking shortcuts.
      • Take use of public transit.
      • Before driving, clear snow and ice off windows, lights, the hood, and the roof.
      • Make sure there's enough area to stop.
      • Don't attempt to outsmart the weather. Keep in mind that the specified speed restrictions apply only to dry pavement.

      Biggest snowstorms of all time: ranked

      According to How Stuff Works, the 10 biggest snowstorms of all time are:

      • The Blizzard of 1888: Northeastern United States
      • The Storm of the Century, 1993: Eastern United States
      • New York City Blizzard of 2006
      • Lhunze County, Tibet in 2008
      • Mount Shasta, California in 1959
      • The Eastern Canadian Blizzard of 1971: Quebec and Ontario, Canada
      • The Iran Blizzard of 1972: Iran and Azerbaijan
      • The Great Snow of 1717: New England
      • The Buffalo Blizzard of 1977
      • Snowmageddon of 2014: Atlanta

      Biggest snowstorms of all time

      The NESIS takes into account the fact that some of the deadliest storms feature little snowfalls that are blown out of sight by hurricane-force winds.

      Some storms are more severe than others because they hit big cities or are so broad that they hit many cities.

      The Weather Channel in Missouri

      Meteorologist Justin Michaels is now in Kansas City, Missouri to report on Winter Storm Quinlan.

      Roads in 'decent shape' in Kansas City

      Field Weather Reporter Charles Peek reported from Kansas City, Missouri during Winter Storm Quinlan on Thursday, and the Weather Channel shared his update on Twitter.

      "Road conditions are in decent shape as #winterstorm #Quinlan pushes through the Kansas City area," Peek tweeted.

      "Fans are making their way to the @Big12Conference basketball tournament as the snow falls."

      If you can’t find cover parking

      Lifting the wipers of your car will make it easier to scrape your windshield after the snowstorm.

      It can also prevent your wiper blades from freezing to the windshield.

      However, if you forget to lift up your wipers, it will not cause any damage.

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        Storing your car during a snowstorm

        If you don’t have a covered parking spot, you can ask a friend or a family member if they have an extra one.

        Perhaps you know someone who has a two- or three-car garage.

        If you don’t know anyone who has an extra covered parking spot, you can put your car in storage.

        On average, it costs about $45 to put a standard vehicle in storage for a day.

        However, rates can vary depending on the facility that you choose.

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        Before the storm hits, continued

        If you have any chargers, purses, garage openers, or keys in your car, you will want to take them out.

        Finally, lock your vehicle. This seems simple, but it is easily forgotten.

        You will be away from your vehicle for an extended period, so it doesn’t hurt to double-check that you have locked it.

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        What to do before the storm hits

        Winter storms can last for days, and it’s never good to leave a car dirty for an extended period of time.

        Acidic material could eat away at your paint, and car covers could rub dirt around the clearcoat and make scratches.

        So if you know a winter storm is coming, it is a good idea to clean it off quickly, before you park it somewhere safe for the duration of the storm.

        After you have washed your vehicle, collect any belongings that you might need over the next few days out of your car.

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        What happens during a cyclone?

        It occurs when a midlatitude cyclone rapidly intensifies, dropping at least 24 millibars — A millibar measures atmospheric pressure — over 24 hours.

        This can happen when a cold air mass collides with a warm air mass.

        An example is when chilly air moves over warm ocean waters.

        The formation of this rapidly strengthening weather system is a process called bombogenesis, which creates what is known as a bomb cyclone.

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        Where do bomb cyclones occur?

        "Bomb cyclones" occur most frequently along coastlines where warm water is present.

        The warm water creates a strong temperature gradient from its surface to the atmosphere just above it.

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        What is a bomb cyclone?

        Bomb cyclone is a popular term used by meteorologists for explosive cyclogenesis or bombogenesis.

        A bomb cyclone occurs when a low-pressure system’s central pressure drops at least 24 millibars — a millibar measures atmospheric pressure — over 24 hours or less.

        This can happen when a cold air mass collides with a warm air mass.

        Bombogenesis, "occurs when a mid-latitude cyclone rapidly intensifies," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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        Tornadoes in the Carolinas

        "Damaging wind and a few tornadoes are possible late Friday night into early Saturday morning across parts of the Southeast and coastal Carolinas," the Storm Prediction Center said.

        The winds and possible tornadoes would come during thunderstorms that are probable in the area during that time period.

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        Possible power outages

        In southern New England, wind gusts could reach 70 to 90 mph, according to AccuWeather.

        Power outages could be "extensive" as a result of the windy weather.

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        Snow and wind in the Northeast

        "Not only is the Northeast looking at snow with this, but it could also be looking at some strong, gusty winds," Weather.com meteorologist Domenica Davis revealed about Winter Storm Quinlan.

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        Alabama may see snow

        Places as far south as Birmingham, Alabama, could have some snow on Friday night, AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex DaSilva said.

        That snow would come after the precipitation initially begins as rain.

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        Tracking Winter Storm Quinlan

        "All this snow proves it's not spring just yet!" the Weather Channel shared on Twitter, alongside a gif of where the storm is expected to go.

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        Wild weather in Dallas

        "Temperatures are forecast to shoot back up to near 70 in Dallas on Thursday, only to have rain, sleet, and snow with temperatures dipping into the 30s on Friday," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said.

        The last time that Dallas had measurable snow (0.10 of an inch or more) in March was in 2015.

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        Winter weather warning issued

        A winter warning has been issued for residents in Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma. Ohio, Kentucky, and Mississippi.

        The artic blast will arrive just days after a round of snow swept through the mid-Atlantic and New England region this week, and as another blanket of snow will hit Central states on Thursday.

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        Impacting millions

        The massive winter storm is expected to affect millions of Americans.

        Winter Storm Quinlan could dump both rain and snow on different areas while bringing strong winds and plummeting temperatures.

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        Widespread snow

        Parts of eastern Oklahoma to western portions of Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, plus northern parts of Mississippi and Alabama could see a few inches of snow.

        But much heavier snow is likely farther to the east, according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.

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        'Significant storm'

        The storm is likely to be a noteworthy one.

        "Confidence is growing for a significant storm that will bring wide-reaching impacts," AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex DaSilva said of Winter Storm Quinlan.

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