Forecasters warn a rare derecho with hurricane-force winds could plow through part of the US

NWS classifies storm as derecho after hurricane-force winds hit Midwest

Strong storms that brought hurricane-force winds to an area stretching from the Upper Plains to the Midwest have been preliminarily classified by the National W

A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says

The term describes a long-lived line of storms with extreme winds.

What Is a Derecho, and How to Stay Safe

A rare and destructive weather event—known as a derecho—is expected to pummel the northern Plains and Upper Midwest on Monday evening, bringing wind gusts of up to 75 mph. Severe hail, heavy rainfall, and possible tornados are expected in parts of the region as well, according to the National Weather Service. Parts of South Dakota and Minnesota, where the Storm Prediction Center issued a Level 4 out of 5 risk, have issued storm warnings. [time-…

What you need to know about derechos, an uncommon and destructive weather event

Derechos are long-lived storms that cause extreme wind damage, sometimes lasting eight hours and traveling hundreds of miles.

What's a derecho? Extreme heat puts Iowa at risk for hurricane-strength storms

A derecho can bring particularly violent thunderstorms to the Midwest. Here's what Iowans should know about storm risks on Monday.

What is a derecho? These 'inland hurricanes' can cause tremendous damage

Sometimes referred to as an inland hurricane, derechos are among weather's most destructive phenomena. And there's one headed for the midwest.