Wednesday’s Devastating Storms Confirmed as a Derecho: What It Means
Wednesday’s storms across the Midwest have been preliminary confirmed as a derecho, packing hurricane-force winds and leaving hundreds of thousands without power.
Wednesday’s storms across the Midwest have been preliminary confirmed as a derecho, packing hurricane-force winds and leaving hundreds of thousands without power.
Learn what a derecho is, how it forms, and why this straight-line wind storm can be as destructive as a tornado. Data and examples from 2024 and historic events.
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