Storms have to meet specific criteria to be considered a derecho. See the details from Tuesday's storms across Iowa.
Did Iowa experience a derecho Tuesday?
No, the storm is not considered to be a derecho based on preliminary assessments by the National Weather Service. It did not have characteristic wind gusts.
What is a derecho?
Derechos are severe thunderstorms that cause damage. They are a widespread, long-lived windstorm associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms.
When was Iowa's last derecho?
Iowa last saw a derecho on July 15, which produced an EF1 tornado. The storm caused extensive damage across parts of the state.
