05-07-2009, 09:30 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Re: What is a Derecho? - Weather News US - 30 Tornadoes & Straight Line Wind Event
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Originally Posted by burgundia
I wonder why such a name. it doesn't sound English...
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I think in Spanish it means straight. It's normally used directionally, as in keep going straight with no turns.
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