Derechos Are a Major Danger With Destructive Winds. Here's What to Know About Them.

Tornadoes Are More Powerful Than We Realize

Derechos are large clusters of thunderstorms that most commonly form in late spring and summer and cause widespread destruction to trees, power lines and sometimes structures.

F​or the latest full perspective on what these damaging events are, check out our latest article here.

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