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{{short description|2020 wind event taking place across the Midwest region of the United States}}

{{Current weather event|storm|date=August 2020}}
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The '''August 2020 Midwest ]''', a high-wind type of ], is a weather event which took place beginning on August 10, 2020 across the ]. Moderate to severe damage occurred across the affected area, with the greatest damage occurring in ] and northern ]. Wind speeds of {{convert|70|mph|kph|round=5|abbr=}} were prevalent across much of the affected area, with maximum recorded wind gusts of {{convert|112|mph|kph|round=5|abbr=}}. The impact subjected millions to ] and hundreds of thousands to property damage. The '''August 2020 Midwest ]''', a high-wind type of ], is a weather event which took place beginning on August 10, 2020 across the ]. Moderate to severe damage occurred across the affected area, with the greatest damage occurring in ] and northern ]. Wind speeds of {{convert|70|mph|kph|round=5|abbr=}} were prevalent across much of the affected area, with maximum recorded wind gusts of {{convert|112|mph|kph|round=5|abbr=}}. The impact subjected millions to ] and hundreds of thousands to property damage.


== Storm Overview ==
The '''August 2020 Midwest ]''', a high-wind type of ], is a weather event which took place beginning on August 10, 2020 across the ]. Moderate to severe damage occurred across the affected area, with the greatest damage occurring in ] and northern ]. Wind speeds of {{convert|70|mph|kph|round=5|abbr=}} were prevalent across much of the affected area, with maximum recorded wind gusts of {{convert|112|mph|kph|round=5|abbr=}}. The impact subjected millions to ] and hundreds of thousands to property damage.
Beginning in the early morning, the event storm system developed in southeastern ] and pushed its way east into ], followed by the southern ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2020-08-10|title=Powerful derecho leaves path of devastation across Midwest|url=https://apnews.com/e7bfc5351814eb111f90f540d605514a|access-date=2020-08-11|website=AP NEWS}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2020-08-10|title=‘Derecho’ Storm Packing Hurricane Force Winds Rips Across Iowa Monday|url=https://who13.com/news/derecho-storm-packing-hurricane-force-winds-rips-across-iowa-monday/|access-date=2020-08-11|website=who13.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="WC">{{Cite web|title=Derecho Tracked 700+ Miles Across the Midwest|url=https://weather.com/storms/severe/news/2020-08-10-derecho-forecast-midwest-severe-thunderstorms-chicago|access-date=2020-08-11|website=The Weather Channel|language=en-US}}</ref> At peak, the wind gusts matched the sustained winds of a ], as such, the storm damage is more akin to that of a hurricane than a tornado.<ref name=":0" /> The peak of the derecho developed as the storm system pushed into central Iowa, losing strength after passing through Illinois.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Destructive derecho, a line of storms with 100 mph winds, slams Chicago and Midwest|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/destructive-derecho-line-storms-100-mph-winds-slams-chicago-midwest-n1236332|access-date=2020-08-11|website=NBC News|language=en}}</ref> The storm caused several ], ], and ], the latter of which are issued when sustained winds of {{convert|40-73|mph|kph|round=5|abbr=}} are expected.


== Impact ==
The '''August 2020 Midwest ]''', a high-wind type of ], is a weather event which took place beginning on August 10, 2020 across the ]. Moderate to severe damage occurred across the affected area, with the greatest damage occurring in ] and northern ]. Wind speeds of {{convert|70|mph|kph|round=5|abbr=}} were prevalent across much of the affected area, with maximum recorded wind gusts of {{convert|112|mph|kph|round=5|abbr=}}. The impact subjected millions to ] and hundreds of thousands to property damage.
Wide-scale utility disruption and property damage occurred across the affected area. Overall, more than a million customers (residential and commercial) have been ] across the affected area.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Midwest Derecho Causes Widespread Damage; More Than 1 Million Homes and Businesses Lose Power|url=https://weather.com/news/news/2020-08-10-midwest-derecho-impacts|access-date=2020-08-11|website=The Weather Channel|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Cappucci|first=Matthew|last2=Freedman|first2=Andrew|last3=Samenow|first3=Jason|date=10 Aug 2020|title=Destructive derecho blasts Chicago with winds over 70 mph; more than 1 million lose power in Upper Midwest|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/08/10/damaging-derecho-takes-aim-chicago-area-with-dangerous-winds-up-100-mph/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=11 Aug 2020|website=The Washington Post}}</ref> In Iowa, over 500,000 across the state had power outages, peaking at 132,000 in the ] according to local utility company ]. The company says it may take days of round-the-clock shifts before power is restored to many of them.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|last=Eller|first=Philip Joens, Andrea May Sahouri and Donnelle|title=Derecho sends straight-line winds through Iowa, leaving hundreds of thousands without power|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2020/08/10/iowa-weather-rare-derecho-leaves-damage-power-outages-across-state-national-weather-service/3337658001/|access-date=2020-08-11|website=Des Moines Register|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Gothner|first=Chris|date=2020-08-11|title=MidAmerican says it could be days until some Iowans get power|url=https://www.kcci.com/article/midamerican-says-it-could-be-days-until-some-iowans-get-power/33568608|access-date=2020-08-11|website=KCCI|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-10|title=UPDATE: Some MidAmerican Customers Could be Without Power for ‘Several’ Days|url=https://who13.com/news/some-midamerican-customers-could-be-without-power-for-two-days/|access-date=2020-08-11|website=who13.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Many Iowa towns and cities advised residents not to travel due to damage. Many city-wide and county-wide ] have been declared.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-10|title=Iowans left to clean destruction left by Monday storms|url=https://www.kcci.com/article/stay-weather-aware-thunderstorms-expected-in-central-iowa-tornadoes-possible/33562151|access-date=2020-08-11|website=KCCI|language=en}}</ref> In Omaha, Nebraska, over 50,000 were left without power.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Lundgren|first=Harper|date=|title=OPPD: Power outages to be resolved by Tuesday morning for most, Wednesday for some|url=https://www.wowt.com/2020/08/10/thousands-without-power-as-straight-line-winds-blow-through-metro/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-08-11|website=www.wowt.com}}</ref>


=== Types of damage ===
The '''August 2020 Midwest ]''', a high-wind type of ], is a weather event which took place beginning on August 10, 2020 across the ]. Moderate to severe damage occurred across the affected area, with the greatest damage occurring in ] and northern ]. Wind speeds of {{convert|70|mph|kph|round=5|abbr=}} were prevalent across much of the affected area, with maximum recorded wind gusts of {{convert|112|mph|kph|round=5|abbr=}}. The impact subjected millions to ] and hundreds of thousands to property damage.
] caused wide-scale damage to ], particularly trees, snapping large limbs, ripping off branches, and even felling or uprooting whole trees, often damaging homes and vehicles.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":5" /> Many farmers in Iowa found their crops flattened and destroyed by the storm and empty grain bins imploded. A local hockey arena had its roof torn off. Large vehicles and trailers were blown over or sent flying.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /> In ], hundreds of parked cars had their windows blown out.<ref name=":4" /> Some reports have shown loose wood debris being embedded into the side of buildings.<ref name=":4" />


== References ==
The '''August 2020 Midwest ]''', a high-wind type of ], is a weather event which took place beginning on August 10, 2020 across the ]. Moderate to severe damage occurred across the affected area, with the greatest damage occurring in ] and northern ]. Wind speeds of {{convert|70|mph|kph|round=5|abbr=}} were prevalent across much of the affected area, with maximum recorded wind gusts of {{convert|112|mph|kph|round=5|abbr=}}. The impact subjected millions to ] and hundreds of thousands to property damage.
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August 2020 Midwest derecho
Radar track from 3am to 7pm CDT
Date(s)August 10-11, 2020
Duration14 hours
Track length770 miles ()
Peak wind gust  (measured)112 mph (180 km/h; 50.1 m/s) (Midway, Iowa)
Damage costsWidespread property and plant damage, some severe. Millions subject to power outage.
Areas affectedSouth Dakota (SE), Iowa, Nebraska (NE), Wisconsin, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana (N), Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio

The August 2020 Midwest derecho, a high-wind type of storm, is a weather event which took place beginning on August 10, 2020 across the Midwestern United States. Moderate to severe damage occurred across the affected area, with the greatest damage occurring in Iowa and northern Illinois. Wind speeds of 70 miles per hour (115 km/h) were prevalent across much of the affected area, with maximum recorded wind gusts of 112 miles per hour (180 km/h). The impact subjected millions to utility disruptions and hundreds of thousands to property damage.

Storm Overview

Beginning in the early morning, the event storm system developed in southeastern South Dakota and pushed its way east into Iowa, followed by the southern Great Lakes region. At peak, the wind gusts matched the sustained winds of a major hurricane, as such, the storm damage is more akin to that of a hurricane than a tornado. The peak of the derecho developed as the storm system pushed into central Iowa, losing strength after passing through Illinois. The storm caused several thunderstorm warnings, tornado warnings, and high wind warnings, the latter of which are issued when sustained winds of 40–73 miles per hour (65–115 km/h) are expected.

Impact

Wide-scale utility disruption and property damage occurred across the affected area. Overall, more than a million customers (residential and commercial) have been left without power across the affected area. In Iowa, over 500,000 across the state had power outages, peaking at 132,000 in the Des Moines metropolitan area according to local utility company Mid-American Energy. The company says it may take days of round-the-clock shifts before power is restored to many of them. Many Iowa towns and cities advised residents not to travel due to damage. Many city-wide and county-wide states of emergency have been declared. In Omaha, Nebraska, over 50,000 were left without power.

Types of damage

Damage by the storm's winds caused wide-scale damage to plants, particularly trees, snapping large limbs, ripping off branches, and even felling or uprooting whole trees, often damaging homes and vehicles. Many farmers in Iowa found their crops flattened and destroyed by the storm and empty grain bins imploded. A local hockey arena had its roof torn off. Large vehicles and trailers were blown over or sent flying. In Marshalltown, Iowa, hundreds of parked cars had their windows blown out. Some reports have shown loose wood debris being embedded into the side of buildings.

References

  1. ^ "Derecho Tracked 700+ Miles Across the Midwest". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  2. ^ "Powerful derecho leaves path of devastation across Midwest". AP NEWS. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  3. ^ "'Derecho' Storm Packing Hurricane Force Winds Rips Across Iowa Monday". who13.com. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  4. ^ "Destructive derecho, a line of storms with 100 mph winds, slams Chicago and Midwest". NBC News. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  5. ^ "Midwest Derecho Causes Widespread Damage; More Than 1 Million Homes and Businesses Lose Power". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  6. Cappucci, Matthew; Freedman, Andrew; Samenow, Jason (10 Aug 2020). "Destructive derecho blasts Chicago with winds over 70 mph; more than 1 million lose power in Upper Midwest". The Washington Post. Retrieved 11 Aug 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ Eller, Philip Joens, Andrea May Sahouri and Donnelle. "Derecho sends straight-line winds through Iowa, leaving hundreds of thousands without power". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2020-08-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. Gothner, Chris (2020-08-11). "MidAmerican says it could be days until some Iowans get power". KCCI. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  9. "UPDATE: Some MidAmerican Customers Could be Without Power for 'Several' Days". who13.com. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  10. "Iowans left to clean destruction left by Monday storms". KCCI. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  11. Lundgren, Harper. "OPPD: Power outages to be resolved by Tuesday morning for most, Wednesday for some". www.wowt.com. Retrieved 2020-08-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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