Meaning
A derecho is a widespread, fast-moving wind storm caused by a line of severe thunderstorms that produce destructive straight-line winds.
a storm that moves fast, usually in a straight line, and that brings strong winds that can cause damage across a wide area of land:
- Derechos are thunderstorms punctuated by long-duration, damaging winds that hit a wide area.
- Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee recorded a 69 mph wind gust around 10:30 p. m. Monday as a storm system called a "derecho" swept across the state.
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