Derecho

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000689",
  "term": "Derecho",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "(Pronounced day-RAY-cho), a widespread and usually fast-moving windstorm associated with convection. Derechos include any family of downburst clusters produced by an extratropical MCS, and can produce damaging straight-line winds over areas hundreds of miles long and more than 100 miles across.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/derecho/"
}