We often talk about squall lines and damaging straight-line winds in spring and summer.
We don't talk much about Derechos, though, which are rare.
We only average about one a year, but when we get them, we know it!
Derechos are LONG track lines of damage from winds gusting over 75mph. And not just a couple of pockets of damage; it's a widespread path of damage that lasts over 250 miles. That's why Derechos are so impressive.
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