The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center is calling for a potential "derecho"

[elleng]

WaPo 1:30p.m. Update:

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center is calling for a potential “derecho” in the Washington region this evening. A derecho – which in Spanish translates to “straight ahead” – is a fast-moving line of thunderstorms with widespread damaging winds.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/widespread-damaging-winds…/?

[Frustratedlady]

1. Those straight-line winds are horrible...

DC has them coming out of the WH every day and Congress even adds some, so they may not notice.

Good luck to all in its path.

[woodsprite]

2. Everybody stay safe!

We experienced one when we were in a camper at Hatteras one year. Thankfully the campground was fine, but a half mile up the road it looked like all the shrubs, trees, etc. were leveled. That was the first time I ever heard the word "derecho".

Here's hoping it the system peters out it heads east. We have to be at a meeting tonight, so we plan on dosing our German Shepherd up with her anti-anxiety tincture before we head out.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

3. Numerous severe thunderstorms will be crossing the Mid Atlantic this afternoon-evening.

Thanks for the warning.

Numerous severe thunderstorms will be crossing the Mid Atlantic this afternoon-evening. Wind gusts 65-75 mph possible. Take precautions now for potential wind damage. If you hear thunder, seek safety indoors.

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