"A derecho (/d\u0259\u02C8re\u026At\u0283o\u028A/, from Spanish: derecho [de\u02C8\u027Eet\u0283o], \"straight\") is a widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm that is associated with a land-based, fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms.Derechos can cause hurricane force winds, tornadoes, heavy rains, and flash floods."@en . . .