derechoes
A derecho is a widespread, long-lived, straight-line windstorm associated with a fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms. The term "derecho" comes from the Spanish word for "straight," reflecting the characteristic damage pattern of these storms. To be classified as a derecho, a windstorm must extend more than 240 miles (about 400 kilometers) and have wind gusts of at least 58 mph (93 kph) or greater along most of its length, with several well-separated 75 mph (121 kph) or greater gusts.
Derechos typically occur during the warmer months, from spring through summer, and are most common in the
The damage caused by derechos can be severe, often resembling that of an F1 or F2 tornado.