[metmom]

When did they start using the term derecho? The first time I heard the term was down in Guaymas about 30 years ago. it was an impressive storm. I had never heard the term used since to describe a storm in the U.S. until a couple years ago.

They used it about 20 years ago here in CNY when one nailed us.

It was one of the most unbelievably violent storms I ever experienced.

The storm SLAMMED into the house, the rain was coming in all the windows at once, all four sides, the lightning was constant, like a strobe light.

The power got knocked out on impact but we didn't need the lights because the lightning was to profuse that it provided continual light.

Of course, it goes without saying that was tremendous amounts of storm damage in downed trees and power lines.

[Jeff Chandler]

It was one of the most unbelievably violent storms I ever experienced. The storm SLAMMED into the house, the rain was coming in all the windows at once, all four sides, the lightning was constant, like a strobe light.
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The power got knocked out on impact but we didn't need the lights because the lightning was to profuse that it provided continual light.
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Of course, it goes without saying that was tremendous amounts of storm damage in downed trees and power lines.

That about sums up the one I saw on the Sea of Cortez.

[matt04]

We got hit with the remnants of one in the mid 90’s in CT. It was bad, however I have relative in upstate NY that almost the exact same thing happen as you described.