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Midwest Meets Hurricane-Force Winds - Derecho of June 29

Midwest Meets Hurricane-Force Winds - Derecho of June 29

FromThe Weather Review


Midwest Meets Hurricane-Force Winds - Derecho of June 29

FromThe Weather Review

ratings:
Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Jul 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On June 29, 2023, a strong thunderstorm developed into a derecho. The storm traveled 600 miles across the Midwest with reported wind gusts of 100 MPH. What led to its formation, and why is this type of storm rarely seen?

Potentially Useful Information:
National Weather Service page on Derecho
Ring of Fire Pattern Setup
Diagram of High-Pressure Ridge
Diagram of Bow Echo Signature Progression
Bow Echo Radar Signature from June 29, 2023
Thunderstorm Diagram (updraft vs downdraft)

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Released:
Jul 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (10)

Welcome to The Weather Review, the podcast that is not your typical forecast. Here, look back into the recent past of weather and climate events you may have just seen in the news. Find the scientific explanations and personal commentary that unravel the mysteries behind these headline-grabbing phenomena. Discover the fascinating connections between real-world events and the natural weather wonders of planet Earth. This is The Weather Review.