• ...year, the ingredients of a derecho are present in the atmosphere, but the storm needs a trigger, so to speak, like a pocket of cool air left behind by another storm.
  • An intense derecho storm ripped through Midwestern states Monday, taking down trees and turning over cars with powerful 122 mph winds.
  • In this article, we will explore what exactly a derecho storm is, how it forms, and the unique characteristics that set it apart from other severe weather events.
  • Key Facts
    • As the Derecho Storm System reached these state, speed of winds reached to around
    • The storm turned the skies into green, which was never witnessed.
  • For the western derecho on June 6, 2020, outlooks showed an enhanced potential for severe storms in Nebraska and the Dakotas two to three days in advance.
  • A : While Derecho storms don’t produce the rotational winds of tornadoes, their intense straight-line winds can cause comparable damage over larger areas.
  • The storm that moved across Ontario and Quebec Saturday is known as a “derecho” (da-RAY-cho), a powerful kind of windstorm that is long lasting and far-reaching.
  • As we sat in our relative sanctuary overlooking the bay, we watched as the thunder-storm approached the town of Mazarrón, it wasn’t long before the Derecho had...
  • SciJinks - It's all about Weather - What Is a Derecho? National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Storm Prediction Centre - About Derechos.