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Who decides if the July 28 storm in South Dakota was a derecho? And does it even matter?
Todd Heitkamp, a National Weather Service meteorologist, said the line of storms appeared to coalesce into a derecho around ...
What to know about derechos amid threat to South Dakota and Minnesota on Monday
A moderate threat for severe storms is in place for parts of South Dakota and Minnesota on Monday afternoon into the evening due to the threat of a derecho.
Severe Storms, and a Possible Derecho, Threaten the Northern Plains
The most intense storms, with wind gusts potentially exceeding 75 m.p.h., were forecast for central and eastern South Dakota, ...
When was the last time a derecho hit South Dakota? A look back at past storms in the state
The last time a derecho hit eastern South Dakota, the sky above Sioux Falls turned green, prompting Reddit users to create images of everything from Cthulhu to the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man rampaging ...
A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says
The National Weather Service has preliminarily classified overnight storms from the Upper Plains to the Midwest as a derecho.
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North Dakota Derecho Rages Outside Windows
Occurred on July 27, 2025 / South Heart, North Dakota, USA Info from Licensor: "Woke up at 1:30am on July 27th 2025 at our ...
Thunderstorms could bring hurricane-force winds to parts of South Dakota, NWS says
Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit eastern South Dakota in the late afternoon July 28, potentially bringing hurricane-force winds to the region.
200 million Americans face extreme heat today as a derecho looms
Severe thunderstorms could continue into July 29, bringing havoc to morning commutes in Chicago, Milwaukee and Indianapolis.
Destructive derecho unleashes hurricane-force wind gusts in northern Plains snapping trees, knocking out power
A destructive derecho snapped trees and knocked out power to tens of thousands of people as it tore across portions of the ...
Will Sioux Falls see a derecho? They're more common in South Dakota than you might think
While two derechos in less than two months is extremely unusual for South Dakota, experts say it's just that — a fluke.
What is a derecho? These 'inland hurricanes' can cause tremendous damage
Sometimes referred to as an inland hurricane, derechos are among weather's most destructive phenomena. And there's one headed for the midwest.
What Is a Derecho, and How to Stay Safe
As an intense wind storm is set to hit much of the U.S. on July 28, here are the safety steps you should take.