derecho

If you have a question, don't care what it is ~ If you need a hand, We can assure you this ~ We can help

Moderator: S2k Moderators

Post Reply
Message
Author
rlltex
Tropical Low
Tropical Low
Posts: 41
Joined: Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:48 pm
Location: kirbyville, tx

derecho

#1 Postby rlltex » Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:50 pm

I may be spelling it wrong but could this be what happened in Florida?
0 likes   
Top
User avatar
Aquawind
Category 5
Category 5
Posts: 6714
Age: 61
Joined: Mon Jun 16, 2003 10:41 pm
Location: Salisbury, NC
Contact:
Contact Aquawind

#2 Postby Aquawind » Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:18 am

It was verified tornados with quick moving Storms. Not sustained widespread winds associated with bow echoes.

http://www.spc.noaa.gov/misc/AbtDerecho ... ofacts.htm
0 likes   
Top
User avatar
wxman57
Moderator-Pro Met
Moderator-Pro Met
Posts: 22950
Age: 67
Joined: Sat Jun 21, 2003 8:06 pm
Location: Houston, TX (southwest)

#3 Postby wxman57 » Sun Feb 04, 2007 9:53 am

Some info on derechos:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derecho
0 likes   
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Got a question? I'm listening”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 20 guests