<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>A derecho is a widespread, long-lived windstorm associated with fast-moving thunderstorms.</li><li>Derechos are not inland hurricanes or tornadoes but produce straight-line winds.</li><li>They are most common in warmer months and kill more people than tornadoes.</li><li>Derechos occur May through August, with serial derechos in cooler months.</li><li>Preparation includes checking weather alerts and taking cover during severe thunderstorm warnings.</li></ul>

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