Derecho

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-007683",
  "term": "Derecho",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A derecho (pronounced similar to “deh-REY-cho” in English) is a widespread, long-lived wind storm that is associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms. Although a derecho can produce destruction similar to that of tornadoes, the damage typically is directed in one direction along a relatively straight swath.",
  "references": [
    "NOAA Severe Weather 101 Thunderstorm Types at http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/thunderstorms/types"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/derecho/"
}