millibar
noun
mil·li·bar
ˈmi-lə-ˌbär 
: a unit of atmospheric pressure equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ bar or 100 pascals
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These storms usually batter the coastal states and occur when a storm rapidly intensifies, and its central barometric pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.
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Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 19 Nov. 2024
The central pressure in Tuesday's storm fell 1.71 inches, or 58 millibars, according to AccuWeather, representing more than double the intensity criteria required to classify as a bomb cyclone.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Generally, the atmospheric pressure of the storm must drop by at least 24 millibars to be classified as a bomb cyclone, the weather service stated.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
Map shows forecast for bomb cyclone storm developing over the Pacific Northwest CBS News
In most regions, if the atmospheric pressure drops at least 24 millibars within 24 hours, it is considered a bomb cyclone.
—Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 19 Nov. 2024
The central pressure in Tuesday's storm fell 1.71 inches, or 58 millibars, according to AccuWeather, representing more than double the intensity criteria required to classify as a bomb cyclone.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Generally, the atmospheric pressure of the storm must drop by at least 24 millibars to be classified as a bomb cyclone, the weather service stated.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
Map shows forecast for bomb cyclone storm developing over the Pacific Northwest CBS News
In most regions, if the atmospheric pressure drops at least 24 millibars within 24 hours, it is considered a bomb cyclone.
—Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Millibar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millibar. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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millibar
noun
mil·li·bar
ˈmil-ə-ˌbär
: a unit used in measuring atmospheric pressure equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ bar
Medical Definition
millibar
noun
mil·li·bar
ˈmil-ə-ˌbär
: a unit of atmospheric pressure equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ bar or 1000 dynes per square centimeter
—abbreviation mbar
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