Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

District of Columbia

woodsprite

(12,582 posts)

2. Everybody stay safe!

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon May 14, 2018, 03:47 PM

May 2018

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.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

3 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center is calling for a potential "derecho" [View all] elleng May 2018 OP

Those straight-line winds are horrible... Frustratedlady May 2018 #1

Everybody stay safe! woodsprite May 2018 #2

Numerous severe thunderstorms will be crossing the Mid Atlantic this afternoon-evening. mahatmakanejeeves May 2018 #3