Name: What is a derecho? An inland hurricane you've never heard of
Uploaded: 2026-08-10T18:11:09.301Z
Duration: 30 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: The August 10, 2020 derecho caused billions of dollars in damage with winds near 140 mph. But what exactly is a derecho?

ByAndrea Rainone•

3 days ago

Updated: August 10, 2026, 2:37 pm EDTPublished: August 10, 2026, 2:11 pm EDT

The August 10, 2020 derecho caused billions of dollars in damage with winds near 140 mph. But what exactly is a derecho? Often described as an inland hurricane, a derecho is a fast-moving band of thunderstorms that can race hundreds of miles, flattening trees and homes and knocking out power.