Finding some slightly obscure or never-used terminology to replace the standard terms used for decades. It makes all the folks involved including the media look educated, and also tries to make normally knowledgeable folks feel ignorant about the subject.
It’s a LITTLE more descriptive than “windstorm.” A derecho, which comes from a Spanish term related to the English “direct,” features very fast, straight winds; a windstorm could have straight or swirling or shifting winds. Certain storm formations can constrict and guide winds into a straight path.
I’m gonna HUFF and I’m gonna PUFF and I’m gonna BLOWWWWWWWWW your house down..... /bigbadwolf