Trapped in Deadly Derecho Storm - Explained

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Explaining what a derecho storm is, how they differ from tornadoes and what it's like to be trapped in one. On May 16, 2024 we were caught outside when a deadly derecho slammed into Houston Texas.

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A derecho is a classification of powerful long-lived windstorms.
Typical derechos can blow down large trees and wreak havoc on power lines. Tornadoes often like to hang out with derechos and so derechos are often accompanied by tornado warnings.
But what’s the difference?

The damaging winds in derechos typically occur in one general direction along a relatively straight swath, whereas tornado winds as we all know are circulating. In fact, the word "tornado" originates from the Spanish words “tronada," meaning thunderstorm and "tornar," to twist or turn. To distinguish lower end tornado damage from long-lived straight line wind-storm damage, we again use Spanish... “derecho” which can mean straight.

DERECHO QUALIFICATIONS
For a windstorm to qualify as a derecho It must include wind gusts of at least 58 mph or greater along most of its length. (50 knots or 93 km/h)

It must have a path of continuous or intermittent wind damage
that extends at least 400 miles (650 km)
and is at least 60 miles wide. (100 km)

DERECHO TECHNICAL DEFINITION
NOAA/NWS defines a derecho as a continuous or intermittent path of wind damage from a squall line of thunderstorms, bow echo, or quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) that extends at least 400 miles and is at least 60 miles wide. In other words: It’s a swath of wind damage from mostly non-tornadic thunderstorms that extends for 400+ miles and is at least 60 miles wide.

When people are hit by a derecho, many believe it was a tornado.
If you correct them, they’re usually disappointed or disagree.
This is because being in a derecho often makes for an un-macho dinner party story. But derechos can be dead serious.

THE DEADLY DERECHO / HOUSTON TX May 16, 2024
At least eight lives were lost in the event that spanned from Texas to Florida. With hurricane force wind gusts reported up to 100 mph, countless trees and power lines were brought down causing massive power outages.A couple transmission towers collapsed from estimated 115 mph winds near the top of the towers. Damage occurred to numerous structures and thousands of windows were blasted out in downtown Houston alone. All of this inflicted over a billion dollars in damage.
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No one can make us fall in love with these storms other than Pecos Hank
A true nature lover and storm chaser, love from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤

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My husband is hearing impaired. We always get a kick out of watching Hank with subtitles on and reading "burrito" instead of tornado.

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Derechos are such an underrated severe weather event that are often much worse then the majority of weak tornadoes because of how widespread the damage can be. Glad you guys were spared the worst of the damage from this one.

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Can we just look at how Hank is not only comforting his wife, but also informing her on exactly what’s happening? And how she’s calling out hazards!? We love it!

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Only Hank can post a 4 minute 30 second video that is both extremely informative and entertaining. You have a gift of storytelling and educating. One of these days I’m going to actually fulfill my lifelong dream of getting out to storm chase and I hope to run into you even in passing to be able to shake your hand and thank you for the decade-plus of world-class content.

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This video had everything. Cinematography, drama, laughs, destruction, sadness and happiness. Masterpiece. Bravo.

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“Tornados often like to hang out with derechos.” Indeed. Indeed they do.

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Pecos Hank: An informative video about Derechos. Youtube subtitles: Yes, a Derecho is a type of burrito. A very dangerous burrito.

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Being in a porta potty in one of these things gotta be a wild ride 😂

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Love the communication between you and your wife! “Power line”
“On it”
That’s the good stuff

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How sweet your wife is. If I had the choice to be with anyone in any storm it would be with you for sure !! Thanks Hank for the quick lesson. Best wishes and happy trails 😊

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You are the only storm chaser I watch. I appreciate your storytelling along with your videos. They are awesome and so beautiful.

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Pecos hanks videos are like no other storm chasing videos I’ve seen before, the amount of information in his vids are brilliant, keep it up Hank!

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I was thinking the entire time... you two are under some serious stress driving around in that storm. And, the two of you are speaking to and being so nice to one another! A great example for us all :)

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Aww you got your wife to storm chase!! Too cute❤

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3:33, That edit sent my sides to orbit. Good job, Sir Hank.

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When my father moved to the US, we changed our father/daughter bucketlist trip from Safari trip to Twister chaser... now he's too ill to do it- we get the best of both with watching Hank. Saving animals, chasing storms- it's the Pecos way. 😅

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Honestly this is something I needed, I have terrible anxiety of storms that hit out of nowhere. I watch these all the time because it helps me understand storms better. Thank you Pecos Hank

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From a fellow storm chaser/ musician from Houston, much love brother and keep inspiring us to be better chasers/ photographers! You are the best! ❤ 🤘

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