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- Derecho - Wikipedia
A derecho ( dəˈɹeɪ t͡ʃoʊ ⓘ, from Spanish: derecho [deˈɾetʃo], 'straight') [1] is a widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm that is associated with a fast-moving complex of severe thunderstorms referred to as a mesoscale convective system
- Derecho - National Weather Service
A derecho (pronounced similar to "deh-REY-cho") is a widespread, long-lived wind storm that is associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms
- What is a derecho? The inland storm that hits like a hurricane
AccuWeather’s Bernie Rayno explains what a derecho is While clusters of thunderstorms are a regular feature of late spring and summer, only a small fraction reach the intensity, scale, and
- What Is A Derecho? | Weather. com
High winds from a fast-moving storm front knocked trees and limbs onto houses and cars and knocked out power to homes and businesses in several Iowa counties A derecho is a large cluster of
- What Is A Derecho? Is It Worse Than A Tornado? - Southern Living
A derecho is a widespread wind event that can cause significant damage for hundreds of miles They're most common May through August, and they can be deadly Here, learn how a derecho forms and how you can protect yourself from one
- What Is a Derecho, and How to Stay Safe - TIME
What is a derecho? A derecho is a widespread windstorm often accompanied by rain or thunderstorms—and capable of producing destruction that rivals the strength of tornadoes
- What is a derecho? And when is derecho season? - EarthSky
Derecho is a term weather-watchers like to throw around a lot in the summer But what is it? It’s a take on the Spanish word derecho which can mean straight ahead A derecho in meteorology is
- What is a derecho? Storm can bring hurricane-force winds.
The term derecho was coined in 1888 by University of Iowa physics professor Gustavus Hinrichs, according to NOAA The word is Spanish for "direct" or "straight "
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