Severe Derecho Expected to Impact 11 States — Winds Exceeding 100mph This Week

A perilous derecho is developing at the forefront of an unprecedented heat dome, posing a threat to 11 states from the central Plains to the Midwest with winds reaching hurricane strength of over 100 miles per hour. Meteorologists are warning areas including South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and neighboring regions of significant storm hazards beginning Tuesday. Forecasts indicate damaging wind gusts, substantial hail, and tornado activity are likely. This same weather system responsible for record high temperatures is now generating intense storm formations capable of traveling vast distances overnight. Widespread power outages across numerous states may occur.