derecho

American  

[duh-rey-choh] / dəˈreɪ tʃoʊ /

noun

plural

derechos

1. a widespread and severe windstorm that moves rapidly along a fairly straight path and is associated with bands of rapidly moving thunderstorms.

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Etymology

Origin of derecho

1885–90; < Spanish: straight < Old Spanish < Latin dīrēctus, dērēctus direct ( def. )

Example Sentences

By combining assimilated infrared and microwave data in the study of the derecho, the researchers were able to predict surface gust locations and maximum wind values more accurately.

From Science Daily

Prein verified the accuracy of the simulation by comparing it with measurements of selected winds in the past, such as the 2020 derecho.

From Science Daily

The resulting plants are about one-third shorter than normal, and less likely to fall over or snap in a derecho.

From Science Magazine

Cedar Rapids has made the restoration of its tree canopy a priority since that storm, called a derecho, and will receive $6 million in funding through the new grants.

From Seattle Times

The National Weather Service described Thursday’s storm as a derecho as it moved east across Illinois.

From Seattle Times