The U.S. East Coast was beginning a whiplash-inducing stretch of weather on Wednesday that was rainy, windy and potentially dangerous, due in part to an atmospheric river and developing bomb cyclone.

Many states across the central and eastern United States face wild weather this week, including an atmospheric river and temperature swings. See how in seven maps.

A potent storm with strong, gusty winds could drop several inches of rainfall in parts of the region. The National Weather Service says the storm, which will accompany a cold front, will move from the southwest to the east on Tuesday night,

The U.S. East Coast is due for a whiplash-inducing stretch of weather that will be rainy, windy and potentially dangerous, due in part to an atmospheric river and developing bomb cyclone. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and fierce winds to many areas from Tuesday night to Wednesday night,

A storm system in the East will bring heavy rain, gusty winds as lake-effect snow develops in its wake. Here's what to know.