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Woman Shares Wild Footage Of A Derecho Raging Outside Her North Dakota Home
Watch: This brave North Dakota resident manages to capture harrowing footage of a powerful derecho as it hits her home.
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Overnight Derecho-Like Storm Rocks North Dakota Home, Causes Damage
North Dakota Resident Documents Intense Overnight Storm North Dakota experienced a night of "wild weather" early on July 28, 2025, as one resident captured a harrowing account of a severe storm that struck their home at approximately 1:30 AM. The video, shared online, shows a dark room with windows violently illuminated by continuous lightning flashes and obscured by heavy rain and strong winds. The homeowner reported that the house was shaking, and windows appeared to be on the verge of bursting under the storm's pressure. Out of concern for safety, the family moved their children to the basement. The intense weather caused significant property damage, including the displacement of a horse run-in shelter. Online comments from viewers suggest the storm exhibited characteristics of a 'derecho,' a widespread, long-lived wind storm associated with a band of rapidly moving thunderstorms. Residents from other states, including Illinois, shared similar experiences with past derecho events, highlighting the destructive potential of such weather phenomena.
