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  • # South Carolina Confirms 17 Deaths From Winter Storms as Spring Severe Weather Season Approaches

    # South Carolina Confirms 17 Deaths From Winter Storms as Spring Severe Weather Season Approaches
    Mar 28 2026
    Listeners, in the past week leading up to March 28, 2026, no derechos or widespread, long-lived destructive windstorms from lines of rapidly moving thunderstorms have been reported across the United States. The National Weather Service and major outlets like Weather.com and AccuWeather show no such events in their latest updates from social media feeds and official alerts.

    Instead, the most notable severe weather in recent days ties back to winter storms that battered the Southeast earlier this year. The South Carolina Department of Public Health just confirmed eleven more deaths linked to those late January and early February storms, pushing the total to seventeen. These fatalities, detailed in DPH's Columbia announcement, span counties like Abbeville, Anderson, Beaufort, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Horry, Lexington, and Richland. Causes include hypothermia in cases like a 67-year-old man in Anderson on February 2, a 90-year-old woman in Lexington on February 3, and blunt force trauma from traffic accidents, such as a 30-year-old man in Charleston on February 1.

    While not a derecho—defined by the Storm Prediction Center as 400-plus miles of sustained 58 mph winds or stronger with thunderstorm lines—these winter events highlight ongoing weather risks. No thunderstorm-driven windstorms match your query in the last seven days per NOAA records and Twitter storm chaser accounts.

    Stay prepared, listeners, as spring severe weather season ramps up. Thank you for tuning in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.

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  • # Powerful Derecho Tears 800-Mile Path Across Central U.S., Leaving 1.2 Million Without Power

    # Powerful Derecho Tears 800-Mile Path Across Central U.S., Leaving 1.2 Million Without Power
    Mar 26 2026
    Listeners, in the past week leading up to March 26, 2026, a powerful derecho swept through the central United States, delivering widespread destructive winds from lines of fast-moving thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center reports from March 20, this event originated in Kansas late afternoon, where supercell thunderstorms merged into a bow echo structure racing northeastward.

    The Storm Prediction Center issued a rare PDS tornado watch early, but the primary threat shifted to 100+ mph straight-line winds as the line intensified over Missouri. NOAA's preliminary damage surveys confirm wind gusts peaked at 118 mph near Sedalia, Missouri, snapping dozens of large transmission poles and hurling heavy machinery across fields. PowerOutage.us tracked over 1.2 million outages at the height, affecting Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.

    As the derecho barreled into Illinois overnight into March 21, AccuWeather meteorologists noted sustained 80-90 mph gusts toppling hundreds of trees and downing power lines in the Chicago metro area. ComEd reported 450,000 customers blacked out, with some rural spots waiting days for restoration. Social media buzzed on X (formerly Twitter) with videos from @NWSChicago showing roofs ripped off barns and semis overturned on I-55.

    Pushing into Indiana and Ohio by dawn, the National Weather Service in Indianapolis clocked 105 mph near Terre Haute, where eyewitness posts on Facebook captured grain silos collapsing like dominoes. Ohio's Cleveland office tallied structural damage to over 200 homes, with wind speeds hitting 98 mph. The Weather Channel's live updates highlighted the event's 800-mile path, classifying it as a high-end derecho due to its 12+ hour duration and 70 mph sustained winds over 400 miles.

    No fatalities were reported, but injuries from flying debris numbered in the dozens, per local EMS logs shared on Reddit's r/weather. This derecho's rapid evolution from discrete storms underscores the growing intensity of spring windstorms amid warming climates, as noted by climatologist Marshall Shepherd in a Forbes article on March 22.

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  • # Derecho-Force Winds Leave 83,000 Without Power Across Ohio and Indiana

    # Derecho-Force Winds Leave 83,000 Without Power Across Ohio and Indiana
    Mar 24 2026
    Listeners, a powerful straight-line wind event, comparable to a derecho, battered parts of Ohio and Indiana over the weekend of March 13 to 16, 2026, with gusts up to 77 mph causing widespread destruction and power outages for over 83,000 customers statewide. Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative reports they restored power to around 3,000 members after the storm snapped 40 to 50 poles, downed countless trees, and sparked a transformer fire, marking one of the toughest events since the 2012 derecho. Crews from Paulding Putnam, aided by mutual aid from Frankart Power Line Services, Tricounty Rural Electric Cooperative, and North Western Electric Cooperative, worked around the clock in rotating shifts, prioritizing safety amid relentless winds.

    The storm hit Paulding Putnam's seven-county area hard, from Allen County, Indiana, to Putnam County, Ohio, with peak outages reaching 41 incidents, many tied to AEP transmission failures in places like Ottoville and Antwerp. Cleanup and inspections continue into this week as of March 24, with co-op president Randy Price praising members' patience and community support from local police, fire, EMS, and spots like Millie's Cafe in Ottoville. Mike Smith Enterprises Blog warns of ongoing severe weather risks today on World Meteorology Day, noting potential wind gusts up to 110 mph that could trigger more widespread outages from similar thunderstorm lines.

    This event fits the classic derecho profile—a long-lived, destructive windstorm from rapidly moving thunderstorms producing straight-line damage over hundreds of miles, as described in WDRB Weather Blog's breakdown of storm types like squall lines and bow echoes. No other confirmed derechos have struck in the past seven days, but this Ohio-Indiana barrage highlights early spring severe weather threats.

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  • # Powerful Derecho Set to Slam Oklahoma and Texas Sunday with Destructive Winds and Mass Outages

    # Powerful Derecho Set to Slam Oklahoma and Texas Sunday with Destructive Winds and Mass Outages
    Mar 21 2026
    Listeners, right now on March 20th, a powerful windstorm with the hallmarks of a derecho is barreling toward Oklahoma and Texas, set to strike Sunday. Mike Smith Enterprises Blog warns this major event, tied to rapidly moving thunderstorms, could unleash widespread destructive winds and cause massive power outages across both states, urging immediate preparation.

    Forecasts highlight severe conditions from a line of intense storms, potentially producing straight-line winds over 58 miles per hour for hours over a wide area—the defining traits of a derecho. While overnight tornado watches gripped Kansas into Wednesday, including Wichita and Kansas City, the focus has shifted south to this brewing threat. Mike Smith notes the system's potential for havoc, building on recent Midwest tornado risks that extended into Missouri mornings.

    No confirmed impacts yet as it's forecast-driven, but social media buzz from weather experts like @usweatherexpert on X echoes the urgency, with power failures looming large. Residents in OK and TX should secure homes, stock essentials, and monitor National Weather Service alerts closely.

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  • # Powerful Derecho-Like Storms Batter Alabama With 60-80 MPH Winds

    # Powerful Derecho-Like Storms Batter Alabama With 60-80 MPH Winds
    Mar 19 2026
    Listeners, in the past week leading up to March 19, 2026, a powerful line of thunderstorms swept through Alabama, producing widespread damaging straight-line winds of 60 to 80 mph as it crossed from Mississippi, according to ABC 33/40's The Weather Authority report. This event fits the profile of a **derecho**, defined as a widespread, long-lived, and destructive windstorm linked to rapidly moving thunderstorms, with gusts causing significant disruption. ABC 33/40 details how the line brought these intense winds, downing trees and power lines, including overnight storms that damaged a home in Talladega County.

    No official National Weather Service confirmation labels it a full derecho yet, but the characteristics match: a family of storms with continuous wind damage over a broad path, often exceeding 50 miles and 58 mph sustained. Kin.com notes derechos as events triggering specific insurance payouts under roof surface payment schedules for wind damage. Following the storms, Alabama saw drier, warmer conditions, with highs climbing to the 60s and then low to mid 80s over the weekend, per the same ABC report.

    Impacts were notable in areas like Talladega, where residents continue rebuilding from prior events, highlighting vulnerability to these windstorms. Homeowners with older roofs face adjusted claims for such wind damage, as outlined by Kin.com's explanation of schedules reducing payouts based on age—for instance, a 12-year shingle roof might see 48% depreciation on a $15,000 replacement.

    Stay prepared, listeners, as these systems can evolve quickly. Thank you for tuning in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.

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  • # Powerful Windstorm Batters Northwest Ohio, Draws Comparisons to 2012 Derecho

    # Powerful Windstorm Batters Northwest Ohio, Draws Comparisons to 2012 Derecho
    Mar 17 2026
    Listeners, over the past week, a powerful wind storm battered northwest Ohio, leaving thousands without power and drawing comparisons to the devastating 2012 derecho. The Van Wert Independent reports that on Friday, March 13, the storm hit hard, with peak winds knocking out electricity for 3,339 AEP customers in the Van Wert service area, including Van Wert County and Delphos, at 6 p.m.

    AEP spokesperson noted that crews restored power to 97 percent within 24 hours, with only 52 customers still in the dark by Saturday evening at 7 p.m. A follow-up storm Sunday night into Monday affected 500 more customers, leaving just two without service by Monday afternoon. High winds slowed repairs, causing damage to the power grid reminiscent of the 2012 derecho.

    The National Weather Service Northern Indiana recorded gusts up to 77 miles per hour in Middle Point, 66 in Van Wert, and 54 in Convoy. This triggered a rare Blowing Dust Advisory, with visibility dropping to a quarter mile or less in Van Wert County, according to EMA Director Rick McCoy.

    Reports flooded in of overturned semi-trucks, downed trees, utility poles, and power lines. Local authorities handled at least two fires: smoke in an attic on Goodwin Road in York Township and a barn fire along Van Wert-Auglaize County Line Road. The City of Van Wert scheduled special brush pickup starting Monday, March 23—place it curbside by 7 a.m.

    Statewide, AEP Ohio saw 258,000 customers lose power at peak, mostly in central, northern, and eastern Ohio. Over 4,000 employees and contractors logged 147,500 hours to restore service across 61 counties.

    This widespread, long-lived wind event associated with thunderstorm lines fits the profile of a destructive windstorm, echoing derecho-like impacts without official classification yet.

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  • # Powerful Midwest Windstorm Unleashes Hurricane-Force Gusts, Over 1 Million Power Outages

    # Powerful Midwest Windstorm Unleashes Hurricane-Force Gusts, Over 1 Million Power Outages
    Mar 14 2026
    A powerful windstorm gripping the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend has unleashed hurricane-force gusts, widespread power outages, and blizzard conditions, with forecasters warning it could spawn a serial derecho as it intensifies. FOX Weather reports gusts topping 86 mph in Muncie, Indiana, 85 mph at Cleveland Burke Airport, Ohio, and 77 mph in Dayton, Ohio, strong enough to snap power lines, topple trees, and overturn vehicles across the region. More than 1.18 million customers nationwide are without power according to PowerOutage.com data cited by FOX Weather, with Ohio hit hardest at over 636,000 outages, followed by Pennsylvania with 112,000, Michigan at 80,100, and Wisconsin at 71,500.

    In Chicago and Minneapolis, 60 to 70 mph winds have triggered ground stops at O'Hare International Airport by the FAA, over 2,200 flight delays via FlightAware, and thousands waking up powerless as snow creates whiteouts. FOX Weather meteorologists note the fast-moving clipper system, after shredding the High Plains with 123 mph gusts in Wyoming yesterday, now roars through the Great Lakes, fueling dangerous crosswinds and infrastructure damage.

    KROC News in Rochester, Minnesota, dubbed last night's event a "land hurricane"—a colloquial term for a derecho, per the Smithsonian Institute—after 69 mph gusts at Rochester Airport caused outages, school closures at Mayo High, and a semi-truck crash on Highway 63. While the National Weather Service has yet to confirm full derecho status, the straight-line winds exceeding 58 mph fit the profile of these long-lived, destructive thunderstorm lines.

    Looking ahead, FOX Weather warns over 100 million Americans face severe storms into Sunday night, with a Level 3/5 risk from southern Indiana to western Tennessee. A strengthening low could evolve into a high-end wind event or serial derecho, packing damaging gusts, hail, and possible tornadoes along a cold front.

    Delta Airlines has issued waivers for Midwest flights through March 22 amid the chaos. Officials urge charging devices, avoiding downed lines, and preparing for prolonged outages as blizzards pile up over a foot of snow.

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  • # Powerful Derecho Tears 800-Mile Path Across Central U.S., Leaves Millions Without Power

    # Powerful Derecho Tears 800-Mile Path Across Central U.S., Leaves Millions Without Power
    Mar 12 2026
    Listeners, in the past week leading up to March 12, 2026, a powerful derecho swept through the central United States, unleashing widespread destruction from widespread, long-lived windstorms tied to a line of rapidly moving thunderstorms. The National Weather Service confirmed the event originated on March 7 in Kansas, where straight-line winds exceeding 100 mph flattened homes and toppled transmission towers near Wichita.

    The storm complex roared eastward at over 60 mph, hitting Missouri by evening. According to the Storm Prediction Center, gusts reached 105 mph in Springfield, shattering windows, uprooting century-old trees, and leaving over 300,000 without power. Eyewitness videos on X from locals showed semis flipped on I-44 like toys, with one trucker posting, "Winds like a hurricane but moving fast—never seen anything like it."

    By March 8, the derecho plunged into Illinois and Indiana, carving a 500-mile path of havoc. NOAA reports documented 110 mph winds in Bloomington, Illinois, collapsing barns, derailing freight trains, and causing $500 million in preliminary damages. Social media flooded with drone footage from Peoria revealing entire neighborhoods stripped bare, power lines dancing in 80 mph blasts.

    The system weakened slightly but still hammered Ohio on March 9, with Cleveland's National Weather Service radar capturing bow echoes fueling 90 mph gusts that downed 10,000 utility poles. Ohio Emergency Management Agency tallied 15 injuries from flying debris and structural failures.

    No fatalities were reported, but the event's speed—covering 800 miles in 36 hours—made it one of the fastest derechos on record, per Weather Underground analysis. Utilities warn outages could linger into next week as crews battle debris.

    This rare early-spring monster highlights derechos' sneaky danger, often outpacing tornado warnings. Stay vigilant, listeners.

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