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SCIENCEAug 12 · 06:40 UTCWGN9 CHICAGOBJ Lutz

First derecho in 6 years hits Chicagoland | What is a derecho?

A derecho recently struck Chicagoland, marking the first one in six years. Forecasters at the WGN Tom Skilling Weather Center explained the necessary requirements for a weather system to receive the classification of a derecho.

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