#What is a derecho? An atmospheric scientist explains these rare but dangerous storm systems
“#What is a derecho? An atmospheric scientist explains these rare but dangerous storm systems” Derechos occur fairly regularly over large parts of the U.S. each year, most commonly from April through August. Credit: Dennis Cain/NOAA Thunderstorms are common across North America, especially in warm weather months. About 10% of them become severe, meaning they produce…