A derecho has formed and is currently causing destruction along Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and Pennsylvania with a line of storms acting in concert for over 250 miles bringing straight line winds of 60-100 mph over the entire length of the storm. This storm has also produced multiple tornadoes already, hail up to 2 inches and flooding rains. What makes this storm all the more nightmarish is that it is occurring at, well, at night. My guess is that we'll all wake up to news in the morning detailing how destructive this storm really was.
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Rare and Very Dangerous Weather Situation for Mid West an Ohio Valley
The states of Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois are looking at as very dangerous and, thankfully, very rare weather situation tonight and tomorrow. Forecasters are warning of severe weather for the region including a possible derecho, for the area. Derechos are lines of severe weather that bulge out into a bowing segment that can extend several hundred miles as the figure below demonstrates ( this is an example, not a current weather radar) The greatest danger with a derecho is that all along the line winds can reach from 60 to 100 mph. That is, 200-300 miles north and south, east and west will be buffeted by winds that can reach well into hurricane strength! Already there are reports of tornadoes and golf ball sized hail in Illinois and Ohio. So it is imperative that persons living within these states keep abreast of local conditions WELL IN ADVANCE to the arrival of such a vicious storm. Make sure to listen to local media for watches and warnings and breaking weather news. It is be...