derecho
noun
de·re·cho
də-ˈrā-(ˌ)chō 
plural derechos
: a large fast-moving complex of thunderstorms with powerful straight-line winds that cause widespread destruction
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The severe weather comes weeks after a dangerous storm system triggered by a derecho pummeled the Midwest, spinning up multiple tornadoes causing flash floods, and leaving multiple people dead.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
The after image shows the view from space early on May 18, after the derecho had knocked out power to large parts of Houston.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2024
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—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
The plant ceased operations two months earlier than expected after a derecho, a powerful windstorm, damaged some portions of the plant including its cooling towers.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 July 2024
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
The after image shows the view from space early on May 18, after the derecho had knocked out power to large parts of Houston.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2024
Related Articles Today in History: August 10, derecho rakes the Midwest
Meghan Markle’s jam brand launch delayed over ‘irregularities,’ Netflix issues, reports say
Noah Lyles competed in the Olympic 200 with COVID and finished 3rd.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
The plant ceased operations two months earlier than expected after a derecho, a powerful windstorm, damaged some portions of the plant including its cooling towers.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 July 2024
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“Derecho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/derecho. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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