First Derecho in 6 Years Hits Chicagoland | What Is a Derecho?

Derecho sliced through northwest Indiana

NORTH WEBSTER — There were no confirmed tornadoes yesterday, but straight-line winds did plenty of damage without them in northwest Indiana.

NOAA says likely derecho hit northern Indiana. What is it?

Early reports show northern parts of Indiana weathered a derecho, a chain of storms similar to tornados and hurricanes, on Aug. 11, 2026.

What is a derecho?

The term derecho has been used a lot following Tuesday's severe weather. But what does it mean?

First derecho in 6 years hits Chicagoland | What is a derecho?

The Forecasters in the WGN Tom Skilling Weather Center explain what's necessary for a system to be classified a derecho.