A dangerous, ferocious wall of wind is taking aim on the Chicago area, forecasters warn.
said."Widespread severe wind gusts, some of which should reach 80-100 mph are anticipated along track. Brief tornadoes are also possible."in Chicago said."Consider altering travel plans this afternoon," the weather service said, also suggesting that residents"secure loose objects or bring them inside."
Derechoes are often referred to as inland hurricanes due to their hurricane-like conditions, in terms of ferocious wind and torrential rain. “People should take these storms seriously,” National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Barjenbruch said. “These winds are incredibly strong.” The windstorm already ripped through portions of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. As of mid-afternoon Monday, over 420,000 customers were without power in Iowa, according toThere were several reports of wind gusts exceeding 100 mph in Iowa, including a gust of 112 mph in Midway, the Weather Channel said.
In order to be classified as a derecho, the storm must include wind gusts of at least 58 mph and its wind damage swath must extend from 250 to 400 miles. The term"straight-line wind damage" sometimes is used to describe derecho damage.
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