
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of the central and eastern United States, with meteorologists warning of a potential derecho, a rare and destructive storm system that can pack hurricane-force winds.
As the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts gusts exceeding 60 mph (97 kph), capable of causing damage similar to that of tornadoes, residents are urged to prepare, as recent derechos caused millions in damage and loss of life.