Dreaded Derecho News Today

9 Years Ago: The Dreaded Derecho of 2012 1 million people were left without power after the storm complex brought 50 to 80 mph winds to the area Author: Topper Shutt, Melissa Nord Published: 8:31 PM EDT June 29, 2019 Updated: 6:55 AM EDT June 29, 2021 WASHINGTON — A line of thunderstorms, 100 miles from tip to toe rolled through the Metro DC area on June 29, 2012 packing straight line winds of 50 to 80 mph.  This same ‘clump’ of storms hit ...