derecho"A widespread convectively induced straight-line windstorm. Specifically, the term is defined as any family of downburst clusters produced by an extratropical mesoscale convective system. Derechos may or may not be accompanied by tornadoes.
Derecho - (Pronounced day-RAY-cho), a widespread and usually fast-moving windstorm associated with convection.
Derecho - any family of downburst clusters produced by an extratropical mesoscale convective system
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DERECHO A line of intense, widespread, and fast-moving thunderstorms that moves across a great distance. They are characterized by damaging straight-line winds over hundreds of miles. Spanish for straight.
Derecho - Very fast moving line of storms that produce considerable damage, often associated with LEWPS and bows. The word is of Spanish origin meaning "straight ahead." ...
Derecho (day-ray cho) "Derecho" is a Spanish word for "right ahead" or "straight ahead.
Derecho characterized by a short curved squall line oriented nearly perpendicular to the mean wind direction with a bulge in the general direction of the mean flow. Downburst activity occurs along the bulging portion of the line.
DERECHO - A widespread event of very damaging straight-line winds. Usually associated with large squall lines.
DERECHO- A derecho is a widespread severe wind event resulting from persistent and violent outflow from a MCS (Mesoscale Convective System).
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Progressive Derecho: They are characterized by a short curved squall line oriented nearly perpendicular to the mean wind direction with a bulge in the general direction of the mean flow.
Serial DerechoType of derecho that consists of an extensive squall line which is oriented such that the angle between the mean wind direction and the squall line axis is small. A series of LEWPs and bow echoes move along the line.
Derecho: Derecho: Spanish meaning "Straight". In meteorology a wide spread fast moving cluster of thunderstorms associated with ...
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Intense macrobursts may cause tornado-force damage of up to F3 intensity.
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Severe thunderstorm watches may include the statement "THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTREMELY DAMAGING WINDS," usually when a derecho event is occurring or forecast to occur. See PDS Watch.
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