A series of storms fueled by an atmospheric river is taking aim at the Bay Area, intensified by a so-called "bomb cyclone" that promises heavy rain and potential flooding.

A powerful atmospheric river tied to a bomb cyclone will bring more than a foot of rain, high winds to West Coast.

A powerful bomb cyclone associated with a major atmospheric river is forecast to blast the West Coast, from Washington to California, by midweek, packing threats of high winds, snow and rain.