Derecho: Definition
Posted by Gianmarc on 7/1/2012, 1:54 pm
For those not familiar with the abstruse term bobbi is brandishing in this thread, here's a definition from the Wikipedia page on this meteorological phenomenon . . .

A derecho (Spanish: derecho "straight", pronounced [deeto][1]), is a widespread and long-lived, violent convectively induced straight-line windstorm that is associated with a fast-moving band of severe thunderstorms in the form of a squall line usually taking the form of a bow echo. Derechos blow in the direction of movement of their associated storms, similar to a gust front, except that the wind is sustained and generally increases in strength behind the "gust" front. A warm weather phenomenon, derechos occur mostly in summer, especially June and July in the Northern Hemisphere. They can occur at any time of the year and occur as frequently at night as in the daylight hours.

Wiki link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derecho
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Derecho - BobbiStorm, 6/29/2012, 6:12 pm
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