A derecho (/dəˈɹeɪ.t͡ʃoʊ/ ⓘ, from Spanish: derecho [deˈɾetʃo], 'straight') [1] is a widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm that is associated with a fast-moving complex of severe thunderstorms …

A derecho (pronounced similar to "deh-REY-cho") is a widespread, long-lived wind storm that is associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms.

Aug 26, 2025 · A derecho is a widespread wind event that can cause significant damage for hundreds of miles. They're most common May through August, and they can be deadly. Here, learn how a …

Jul 28, 2025 · To be called a derecho, the thunderstorm-generated high winds and wind damage should cover a distance of at least 250 miles long and produce at least a handful of 74+ mph wind gusts, …

Jun 8, 2025 · AccuWeather’s Bernie Rayno explains what a derecho is. While clusters of thunderstorms are a regular feature of late spring and summer, only a small fraction reach the intensity, scale, and...

Jul 10, 2025 · Derecho is a term weather-watchers like to throw around a lot in the summer. But what is it? It’s a take on the Spanish word derecho which can mean straight ahead. A derecho in …

Jul 28, 2025 · What is a derecho? A derecho is a widespread windstorm often accompanied by rain or thunderstorms—and capable of producing destruction that rivals the strength of tornadoes.

Jul 29, 2025 · But what is a Derecho? A derecho is a widespread, long-lived windstorm associated with a band of rapidly moving thunderstorms, characterized by damaging winds and often significant …

Derecho, windstorm traveling in a straight line characterized by gusts in excess of 93 km (58 miles) per hour and the production of a swath of wind-generated damage along a front spanning more than 400 …

Aug 5, 2025 · Learn about the updated 2025 derecho definition, including new criteria like hurricane-force gusts, storm length, and what qualifies a storm as a true derecho.